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bywterbro

06-15-2007, 09:07 AM

heres a little vidclip of the quarrymen...
http://youtube.com/watch?v=RuuOAA9ekbg

bywterbro

06-15-2007, 05:37 PM

and the beatles...heres a few
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ywg-PdeGVL0
http://youtube.com/watch?v=_oSx9PeVEII

bywterbro

06-15-2007, 05:52 PM

and due to public clamoring for one more....here it is.....
the second tune on this clip is the best one...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xINfAYiWVhU&mode=related&search=

bywterbro

06-15-2007, 06:03 PM

beatles had a great sense of humor...
http://youtube.com/watch?v=MB4v-GZo3hQ

saturn

06-16-2007, 11:30 AM

In 1980, the movie The Blues Brothers opened in Chicago, Illinois on this day. The movie featured John Belushi and Dan Ackroyd formerly of Saturday Night Live. They played Jake and Elwood Blues in the movie and the corresponding soundtrack.

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In 1967, the three day Monterey Pop Festival in California began. All the proceeds went to charity when all the artists agreed to perform for free, the “Summer of Love” was born. The festival saw the first major US appearances by The Who, Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin. Also on the bill: The Byrds, Grateful Dead, Otis Redding, Simon & Garfunkel, The Steve Miller Band, Canned Heat, The Mamas And The Papas, Jefferson Airplane, Buffalo Springfield and The Electric Flag. Tickets cost $3.50–6.50

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Tupac Amaru Shakur (Lesane Parish Crooks) was born on this day in 1971. He died from bullet wounds on September 13th 1996.

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bywterbro

06-16-2007, 12:37 PM

saturn

06-17-2007, 09:32 AM

Dewey Balfa, legendary cajun musician from Mamou, Louisiana passed away on this day in 1992 at the age of 65. He and his brothers formed the Balfa Brothers, and learned the cajun music tradition from their father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who were all cajun fiddlers. They recorded a vast body of music that now influences younger cajun musicians to carry on the tradition. Their influences included included Harry Choates, Leo Soileau and Bob Wills. Dewey died in Eunice, Louisiana.

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In 1966, guitarist Peter Green joined John Mayall's Bluesbreakers

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Barry Manilow celebrates his 61st birthday today.

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Staxsun

06-17-2007, 05:48 PM

bywterbro

06-17-2007, 06:40 PM

ey stax not sure if youve seen this nice clip of dewey....
http://youtube.com/watch?v=7Y_iip5lEug

bywterbro

06-17-2007, 06:51 PM

heres 2 early fleetwood mac clips with peter green....

http://youtube.com/watch?v=JsVmsPv6_Ic

http://youtube.com/watch?v=bSZHT2XvoLM

bywterbro

06-17-2007, 08:16 PM

2 mo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmB4N3_5mXc&NR=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KE4HGlmtOcg&mode=related&search=

saturn

06-18-2007, 08:55 AM

In 1987, a woman sued Motley Crue for $5,000 claiming that she lost her hearing because a Crue concert was too loud.

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In 1976, ABBA staged a command performance for the king of Sweden.

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In 1958, Sheb Wooley's song, "The Purple People Eater" was #1 on the Billboard Charts.

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Paul McCartney is 65 years old today.

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Staxsun

06-18-2007, 12:30 PM

On this date in 1987, Bruce Springsteen separates from his wife, actress Julianne Phillip. Billy Joel checks into an alcohol rehabilitation center in Connecticut for a ten-day stay. The Dolly Parton movie, "Rhinestone" is released in 1984. Happy Birthday to Sandy Posey, 60, and Nathan Morris of BoyzIIMen, 36. Also born on this date were Jimmy Cheatham in 1924, Richard Perry in 1942, Ace Wallace in 1925, Babe Russin in 1911, Buddy Reed in 1947, Bennie Payne in 1907, Ray McKinley in 1910, Sara Martin in 1884, Dewey Corley in 1898, Sugarcane Harris in 1938, and Tommy Hunt in 1933. Lost to us on this date were Ross Beville the father of FM stereo radio in 1989, Shirley Griffith in 1974, Sallie Martin in 1988, Evelyn "Skippy" Mitchell in 1992, and Olivia Shipp in 1980.

saturn

06-19-2007, 01:28 PM

In 1971, Carole King started a five week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with "It's Too Late / I Feel The Earth Move". Both songs were from the album "Tapestry", which also topped the US charts on this day. "Tapestry" remained on the charts for nearly six years and sold over 10 million copies in the US.

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Guy Lombardo was born on this day in 1902. He was a Canadian bandleader and violinist. With his three brothers Carmen, Lebert and Victor and other musicians from his hometown of London, Ontario, he formed the big band The Royal Canadians in 1924, famous for playing what is considered "The Sweetest Music This Side of Heaven" - "Auld Lang Syne". He died in 1977.

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Happy Birthday to Paula Abdul, age 44, and Ann Wilson of Heart, age 56.

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saturn

06-20-2007, 06:41 AM

Jimi Hendrix was paid $125,000 for a concert appearance at the Newport Jazz Festival on this day in 1969.

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Happy Birthday to ---

Brian Wilson, age 65

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Anne Murray, age 61

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and Lionel Richie, age 58.
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Corona

06-20-2007, 07:16 AM

you do a great job with this Saturn! Nice pix!

sophisticated sissy

06-20-2007, 11:38 AM

And don't forget about...

54 years ago - Cyndi Lauper is born. (1953 )
52 years ago - Van Halen bassist, Michael Anthony, is born. (1955 )
37 years ago - Neil Young's Cinnamon Girl goes gold. (1970 )
35 years ago - The Tallahatchie Bridge, made famous in Bobby Gentry's '67 hit, "Ode To Billy Joe", collapses. ( 1972 )
11 years ago - The Furthur Festival kicks off in Atlanta, marking the first performance by the Grateful Dead since the passing of J.J. Garcia. ( 1996 )

NYMAMA

06-20-2007, 12:11 PM

I loved Hendrix. I wonder what he would be paid in todays market?

Staxsun

06-20-2007, 12:24 PM

I think you do a great job, too, Saturn! It's also nice to see some other folks contributing!

Staxsun

06-20-2007, 12:34 PM

On his 54th birthday in 2003, Lionel Richie gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Elvis Presley appears on Wink Martindale's local Memphis TV show to promote a benefit concert in 1956. The Buckinghams begin recording "Susan" and "Hey Baby They're Playing Our Song" in 1967. Rick Nelson records "Teenage Idol" in 1962. Happy Birthday to Jerry Keller, 70, Andre Watts, 61, Dolores "LaLa" Brooks of the Crystals, 60, Nigel John Taylor of Duran Duran, 47, Ace Andres, 51, Jeordie White, 36, Alisan Porter, 34, Lazy Lester, 74, and Chino Moreno of the Deftones, 34. Also born on this date were Chet Atkins in 1924, Eric Dolphy in 1928, Mickie Most in 1938, Jimmy Driftwood in 1917, Billy Guy of the Coasters in 1936, Kid Thomas in 1934, and Lammar Wright, Sr. in 1907. Lost to us on this date were Lawrence Payton of the Four Tops in 1997, Little Willie Anderson in 1991, and Sadik Hakim in 1983.

saturn

06-21-2007, 08:51 AM

It's also nice to see some other folks contributing!

I agree -- it's fun when others add video links and more details, etc. :D

saturn

06-21-2007, 09:01 AM

Bobby Darin recorded "Splish Splash" on this day in 1958.
I was a-splishing and a-splashing
I was a-splishing and a-splashing
I was a-moving and a-grooving...

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Bluesman John Lee Hooker, believed to be 83, dies of natural causes at his home in Los Altos, California in 2001.

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Happy Birthday to Deacon John (Moore), age 65 and to Ray Davies, age 63.

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Staxsun

06-21-2007, 11:56 AM

On this date in 1962, The Beatles open for Bruce Channel in concert near Liverpool, and Bruce's harmonica player, Delbert McClinton, gives John Lennon tips that he will use later on "Love Me Do". "Little Richard Day" is declared in Los Angeles as he gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1990. Steely Dan disband for nearly nineteen years in 1981. The last Bread concert is held in Salt Lake City in 1973. The Rolling Stones sue fourteen hotels in New York City for banning them in 1966. Bobby Vee records "Take Good Care of My Baby" in 1961. Happy Birthday to Deodato, 65, Brenda Holloway, 61, Nick Noble, 71, Marcella Detroit of Shakespears Sister, 56, Joey Molland of Badfinger, 60, Reginald Dural of Buckwheat Zydeco, 37, Nils Lofgren, 56, Kathy Mattea, 48, Kip Winger of Winger, 46, Mike Einzinger of Incubus, 31, Joey Kramer of Aerosmith, 57, Lalo Schifrin, 75, and Chris Britton of the Troggs, 62. Also born on this date were O.C. Smith in 1936, Jamil Nasser in 1932, Mitty Collier in 1941, Elgin Edwards, in 1909, Clifford Scott in 1928, Skip James in 1902, Clay Hammond in 1936, Big Jim Wynn in 1912, Harold Spina in 1906, and Johann Cristoph Friedrich Bach in 1732. Lost to us on this date were Bert Kaempfert in 1980, Ford T. Dabney in 1958, Kate Hall in 1991, Frank Hovington in 1982, Mike Jackson in 1945, and Eddie Thomas in 1986.

sophisticated sissy

06-21-2007, 12:46 PM

also on today's date:

59 years ago, Columbia Records begins the first mass production of the 33 1/3 rpm LP album. ( 1948 )

35 years ago, Billy Preston strikes gold with Outta Space. ( 1972 )

saturn

06-22-2007, 08:03 AM

"Little" Stevie Wonder released "Fingertips Pt. 2" on this day in 1963. It became his first #1 hit. He was 13 years old at the time.

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In 1974, Gordon Lightfoot started a two-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with '"Sundown".

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Birthdays today:

Kris Kristofferson, age 71 and Cyndi Lauper, age 54.

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Staxsun

06-22-2007, 08:49 AM

On this date in 1981, Mark Chapman pleads guilty to the murder of John Lennon and is sentenced to 20 years to life in prison. The first U.S. concert of the Jeff Beck Group is held in New York in 1968 (Rod Stewart is the lead singer.) The Young Rascals record "How Can I Be Sure" in 1967. Happy Birthday to Peter Asher of Peter & Gordon, 63, Todd Rundgren, 59, Howard Kaylan (Eddie of the Turtles), 60, Steven Page of Barenaked Ladies, 37, Mike Edwards of Jesus Jones, 43, Alan Anton of Cowboy Junkies, 48, Gary Beers of INXS, 50, Derek Forbes of Simple Minds, 51, Alan Osmond of the Osmonds, 58, and Verne Allison of the Dells, 71. Also born on this date were Mouse Randolph in 1909, Joe Medwick in 1930, Ella Johnson in 1923, Cal Green of the Midnighters in 1934, Turner Foddrell in 1928, Lem Davis in 1914, and Dotty Todd in 1913. Lost to us on this date were Kripp Johnson of the Del-Vikings in 1990, Jesse Ed Davis in 1988, Nathaniel Marshall of the Five Satins in 1989, Odell Rand in 1960, Gladys Gordon in 1980, and Harry Brooks in 1970.

saturn

06-23-2007, 08:32 AM

In 1990, actor Gary Busey, who played Buddy Holly in "The Buddy Holly Story," paid $242,000 for one of Holly’s guitars at an auction in New York.

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In 1970, Chubby Checker and three other people were arrested in Niagara Falls, Ontario and charged with possession of marijuana and hashish.

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June Carter Cash, country singer and wife of Johnny Cash, was born on this day in 1929. She died 15th May 2003 at the age of 73.

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I will be away for a couple of days, but carry on without me. ;)

Staxsun

06-25-2007, 08:51 AM

On this date in 1967, the Beatles premiere the song "All You Need Is Love" to 400 million people worldwide on a TV program. Daryl Hall & John Oates record together for the first time in 1970. Sly & the Family Stone record "Hot Fun In the Summertime" in 1969. The Hollies record "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" (with Elton John playing piano) in 1969. Happy Birthday to Eddie Floyd, 72, Carly Simon, 62, George Michael, 44, David Paich of Toto, 53, Tim Finn of Crowded House, 55, Ian McDonald of King Crimson, 61, and Allen Lanier of Blue Oyster Cult, 61. Also born on this date were Clifton Chenier in 1925, and Harold Melvin in 1939. Lost to us on this date were Boudleaux Bryant in 1987, Pee Wee Crayton in 1985, Jimmy Soul in 1988, and Johnny Mercer in 1976.

Staxsun

06-26-2007, 08:53 AM

On this date in 1977, Elvis Presley performs his last concert in Indianapolis. Sonny & Cher's divorce becomes final in 1975. John Lennon and Paul McCartney compose "She Loves You" in a hotel room in Newcastle, England while on tour there in 1963. A model files an unsuccessful paternity suit against Mick Jagger in 1973. The Rolling Stones release "It's All Over Now" in 1964. Happy Birthday to Billy Davis, Jr., 67, Gretchen Wilson, 34, Georgie Fame, 64, Dave Grusin, 73, Colin Greenwood of Radiohead, 39, Mark Decloedt of EMF, 40, Reggie Workman, 70, Terri Nunn of Berlin, 46, Patty Smyth of Scandal, 50, Stef Burns of Huey Lewis & the News, 48, Kenny Baker, 81, Mick Jones of the Clash, 52, Wayne Wonder, 35, Casey Desmond, 21, Joey Baron, 52, and Chris Isaak, 51. Also born on this date were Colonel Tom Parker in 1910, Big Bill Broonzy in 1898, Teddy Grace in 1905, St. Louis Jimmy in 1903, Larry Taylor in 1942, Clarence Profit in 1912, and Don Lanphere in 1928. Lost to us on this date were Vernon Presley in 1979, Ziggy Elman in 1968, Clifford Brown in 1956, Rudy Elzy in 1943, Frank Holzfeind in 1975, James Weldon Johnson in 1938, Larry Threaks in 1970, Richie Powell in 1956, and Son Thomas in 1993.

Staxsun

06-27-2007, 07:33 AM

On this date in 1971, Fillmore East concert hall closes. John Lennon receives his "green card" from the U.S. Department of Naturalization in 1976. Elvis Presley begins work on his 'comeback' TV special in 1968. The group Smile change their name to Queen and perform for the first time with that name in 1970. Happy Birthday to Bruce Johnston of the Beach Boys, 59, and Lorrie Morgan, 48. Also born on this date were Nathan Abshire in 1913, Doc Pomus in 1925, Johnny "Big Moose" Walker in 1927, Shad Collins in 1910, George Braith in 1939, Eddie El in 1914, Rev. Lonnie Farris in 1924, Elmo Hope in 1923, Prince Phillip Mitchell in 1944, Maceo Pinkard in 1897, and Leon Washington in 1909. Lost to us on this date were John Entwistle in 2002, Eileen Barton in 2006, Barney Bigard in 1980, Cliff Friend in 1974, Charles Tyler in 1992, and "Kidd" Prez Kenneth in 1995.

saturn

06-27-2007, 07:59 AM

The famous pop duo of Sonny and Cher announced that would be getting divorced on this day in 1975.

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In 1993, Lyle Lovett married actress Julia Roberts.

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Happy Birthday today to two Canadians -- Margo Timmins (Cowboy Junkies), 46, and Frank Mills, 65.

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bywterbro

06-27-2007, 08:35 AM

bywterbro

06-27-2007, 08:38 AM

some mo john lee with santana...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=K_8kkuekS5A

bywterbro

06-27-2007, 08:53 AM

lil deacon ...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=XEm3W3RLyZI

and some kinks...those crazy rockers..
http://youtube.com/watch?v=dvyDWGF290M&mode=related&search=

http://youtube.com/watch?v=0YRqkRmRocQ&mode=related&search=

NYMAMA

06-27-2007, 04:03 PM

Yes Stax it was a sad sad day when the Fillmore East closed. I saw some great peopl there. Black Sabbeth, Joe Cocker,Emerson Lake and Plamer,Sha Na Na:o

bywterbro

06-27-2007, 04:39 PM

pictorial history of the filmore east with the psychedelic joshua light show
...lots of the performers have
played jazzfest....

http://youtube.com/watch?v=u073a5wNLCo

bywterbro

06-27-2007, 05:13 PM

Yes Stax it was a sad sad day when the Fillmore East closed. I saw some great peopl there. Black Sabbeth, Joe Cocker,Emerson Lake and Plamer,Sha Na Na:o

heres a few more...live at filmore east
hendrix and band of gypsys
http://youtube.com/watch?v=2meiODjtcQw

allman brothers..
http://youtube.com/watch?v=I3DTcQrkNaU

joe cocker...
http://youtube.com/watch?v=z59Gy4kC6rY

bywterbro

06-27-2007, 05:32 PM

and a few more...
emerson , lake and palmer...what a band!!! couldnt find any live at the filmore,
i hope these will do nymama..

http://youtube.com/watch?v=O28GVT1xoYQ&mode=related&search=

http://youtube.com/watch?v=LDiLOMP9MNE

http://youtube.com/watch?v=N0FuFfcCZiE&mode=related&search=

saturn

06-28-2007, 08:27 AM

In 1968, Aretha Franklin was featured on the cover of Time Magazine.
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#1 on the charts in 1976 was Captain and Tennille's "Shop Around"

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Louis Armstrong & His Hot Five recorded the classic "West End Blues" for OKeh records in 1928. It is considered by many to be one of the greatest artistic achievements in the music of the 20th century.

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Lester Flatt was born on this day in 1914. Country music entertainer and guitarist with Flatt and Scruggs - "The Ballad of Jed Clampett". He died in 1979.

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saturn

06-29-2007, 07:45 AM

In 1985, David Bowie and Mick Jagger recorded a version of the Martha Reeves and The Vandellas 1964 hit "Dancing In The Street'' for the forthcoming Live Aid fundraising event.

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Singer-songwriter Tim Buckley died of an overdose of heroin and morphine in 1975.

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Little Eva (Boyd) was born on this day in 1945. She was babysitting for Carole King and Gerry Goffin who asked her to record a song they had written, which gave her the 1962 US hit "Locomotion". She died on April 10th 2003.

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Staxsun

06-29-2007, 12:03 PM

On this date in 1959, Dick Clark announces his first "Caravan of Stars" tour. Leif Garrett is arrested for drug possession in Los Angeles in 1999. Neil Diamond makes his TV debut on "American Bandstand" in 1966. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards are found guilty of drug possession by a British court in 1967. Peter Frampton breaks an arm and cracks his ribs in a car crash in the Bahamas in 1978. Graham Nash writes "Marakesh Express" while on tour with the Hollies in Yugoslavia in 1967. Buddy Holly records "Peggy Sue" in 1957. Johnnie Ray records "Just Walkin' In the Rain" in 1956. Happy Birthday to to Colin Hay of Men at Work, 53, Billy Hinsche of Dino,Desi & Billy, 54, Ian Paice of Whitesnake and Deep Purple, 59, and Evelyn "Champagne" King, 47. Also born on this date were Leonard Lee of Shirley & Lee in 1935, Stokely Carmichael in 1941, Charles Hodges in 1947, Frank Kirkland in 1927, Frank Loesser in 1910, Julian Priester in 1935, Johnnie Louise Richardson in 1945, Billy Storm in 1938, and Mousie Alexander in 1909. Lost to us on this date were Rosemary Clooney in 2002, Shorty Long in 1969, Leroy Washington in 1966, Eric Dolphy in 1964, Richard "Groove" Holmes in 1991, Libba Cotten in 1987, Jimmie Daniels in 1984, and Lowell George in 1979.

ohio

06-29-2007, 12:40 PM

Huge day in music!

saturn

06-30-2007, 09:57 AM

Frank Sinatra appeared for the first time with the Harry James band on this night in 1939.

http://s.yottamusic.com/i/amRi.2Y3m

"Dancing In The Dark" put Bruce Springsteen on the top 40 hits for 4 weeks in 1984.

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It was the Dancing in the Dark video that featured Courtney Cox.

In 1975, Cher married Greg Allman four days after her divorcing Sonny Bono, the couple split after ten days, followed by a three year on and off marriage.

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Lena Horne celebrates her 80th birthday today!

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saturn

07-01-2007, 07:53 AM

The scam group Milli Vanilli had "Baby Don't Forget My Number" on the top of the charts this day in 1989.

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DJ Wolfman Jack (Robert Weston Smith) died of a heart attack in 1995. He Was the master of ceremonies for the rock 'n' roll generation of the '60s on radio, and later on television during the '70s.

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Birthdays today:

Deborah Harry, age 61 and Dan Aykroyd, age 55.

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bywterbro

07-01-2007, 12:52 PM

bywterbro

07-01-2007, 01:02 PM

Staxsun

07-02-2007, 02:24 PM

On this date in 1955, "The Lawrence Welk Show" premieres on ABC-TV. Liverpool renames its airport after native son John Lennon in 2001. Mountain forms in 1969. Elvis Presley records "Hound Dog" and "Don't Be Cruel" in 1956. Mick Jagger becomes a grandfather in 1992. Happy Birthday to Michelle Branch, 24, Leapy Lee, 65, Tom Springfield, 71, Dave Parsons of Bush, 42, Johnny Colla of Huey Lewis & the News, 55, Pete Briquette of the Boomtown Rats, 52, and Monie Love, 37. Also born on this date were Paul Williams of the Temptations in 1939, Ahmad Jamal in 1930, Lee Allen in 1926, Rev. W. Herbert Brewster in 1897, Peter Cruickshank in 1945, Peter Lee in 1960. Harlan Leonard in 1905, Milwaukee Slim in 1924, Richard Wyands in 1928, and John Whitehead of McFadden and Whitehead. Lost to us on this date were Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson in 1988, Deford Bailey in 1982, Justin Adams in 1991, Boogie Woogie Red in 1992, Martha Boswell in 1958, Clara Lewis Bow in 1962, Jimmy Ricks in 1974, and Marion Williams in 1994.

Belle

07-02-2007, 09:56 PM

Staxsun

07-03-2007, 08:33 AM

On this date in 1976, Brian Wilson appears onstage with the Beach Boys for the first time since 1964, in Anaheim California. Casey Kasem counts down his first "American Top 40" in 1970. Elvis Presley meets Gene Vincent at Grand Central Station in New York City in 1956. Bill Haley's "Rock Around The Clock" reaches #1 on the Billboard charts in 1955. Ray Charles' first album is released in 1957. Happy Birthday to Fontella Bass, 67, Paul Barrere, 59, Annie Raines, 38, Lavelle White, 78, Judith Durham of the Seekers, 64, Kevin Hearn of Barenaked Ladies, 38, Vince Clarke of Depeche Mode, 47, Betty Buckley, 60, Michael Corby of The Babys, 52, Jimmy Rogers, Jr., 42, Johnny Valentine of the Mighty Clouds of Joy, 45, and Stephen Pearcy of Ratt, 51. Also born on this date were Mississippi John Hurt in 1893, Cadillac Baby in 1914, Leroy Vinnegar in 1928, Frank McClure in 1949, Johnny Hartman in 1923, Tommy Tedesco in 1930, David Lynch of the Platters in 1929, Johnny Coles in 1926, and Ronnell Bright in 1930. Lost to us on this date were Jim Morrison in 1971, Brian Jones in 1969, Mississippi Fred McDowell in 1972, Larry Darnell in 1983, Rudy Valee in 1986, Monk Higgins in 1986, Lee Collins in 1960, John Lindsay in 1950, Curly Russell in 1986, Brad Lee Sexton in 1995, and Hersal Thomas in 1926.

saturn

07-04-2007, 07:47 AM

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Stephen Foster was born on this day in 1826. Songwriter of about 200 songs - "Camptown Races". He is one of the most enduring figures in 19th century American music; a status borne out by the fact that he and his music are still being discussed in the 21st century. He died in 1864.

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"Champion" Jack Dupree was born on this day in 1910. Barrelhouse pianist from down home New Orleans. He was a formidable contender in the ring before he shifted his focus to pounding the piano instead, Champion Jack Dupree often injected his lyrics with a rowdy sense of down-home humor. But there was nothing lighthearted about his rock-solid way with a boogie; when he shouted "Shake Baby Shake," the entire room had no choice but to acquiesce. He died in 1992.

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Happy Birthday to Mitch Miller, who is 96.

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Staxsun

07-04-2007, 08:14 AM

"Champion" Jack Dupree was born on this day in 1910. Barrelhouse pianist from down home New Orleans. He was a formidable contender in the ring before he shifted his focus to pounding the piano instead, Champion Jack Dupree often injected his lyrics with a rowdy sense of down-home humor.

I feel extremely fortunate to have seen him shortly before he passed away. He was the most underappreciated of all the New Orleans pianists and a great entertainer.

bywterbro

07-04-2007, 08:25 AM

I feel extremely fortunate to have seen him shortly before he passed away. He was the most underappreciated of all the New Orleans pianists and a great entertainer.

heres a real nice clip of chhampion jack dupree live with king curtis on sax..

http://youtube.com/watch?v=9xXDxnUmMz8&mode=related&search=

NYMAMA

07-04-2007, 09:16 AM

WOW I didn't know Mitch Miller was still alive. I remember watching "Sing along with Mitch" at my grandmas house when I was a kid.and I thought he was realy old then(of course I was looking at him from 8? year old viewpoint)

Belle

07-04-2007, 11:19 AM

heres a real nice clip of chhampion jack dupree live with king curtis on sax..

http://youtube.com/watch?v=9xXDxnUmMz8&mode=related&search=

That was a great clip! Thanks bywterbro. You know, I just love this section on the boreds.

bywterbro

07-04-2007, 11:35 AM

That was a great clip! Thanks bywterbro. You know, I just love this section on the boreds.

thanks belle....i do 2....im taking requests for independence day...

rosetree

07-04-2007, 02:02 PM

thanks belle....i do 2....im taking requests for independence day...

Hey bro! I've already posted a couple on the Fourth thread....;)

bywterbro

07-04-2007, 02:09 PM

Hey bro! I've already posted a couple on the Fourth thread....;)
nice one of hendrix.....thanks...

rosetree

07-04-2007, 02:13 PM

nice one of hendrix.....thanks...

you're welcome!
....as I said , a classic. I love the way he goes into "Purple Haze" :D

Staxsun

07-05-2007, 11:59 AM

On this date in 1965, Dick Clark's "Where The Action Is" TV show premieres. Elvis Presley's first professional recording session is held, at Memphis' Sun Studios (It yields his first single, "That's Alright Mama") in 1954. U.S. President Lyndon Johnson invites the Four Seasons to play at the White House in 1964. The Everly Brothers launch their first tour together in eleven years, in Cincinnati, in 1984. Jerry Butler & the Impressions "reunite" on "American Bandstand" in 1969. Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers has an operation to remove nodes on his vocal cords in 1966. Them (with Van Morrison) record the original version of "Gloria" in 1964. The Four Tops record "It's The Same Old Song" in 1965. Happy Birthday to Robbie Robertson, 64, Huey Lewis, 57, Marc Cohn, 48, Snuff Garrett, 69, Terry Cashman, 66, Ron Thompson, 54, Dan Forte, 54, Michael Monarch of Steppenwolf, 57, Mike DeWolf of Taproot, 31, Bengt Lagerberg of the Cardigans, 34, Bizarre, 31, Charles Ventre, 56, and RZA of Wu-Tang Clan, 34. Also born on this date were Smiley Lewis in 1913, Ronnie Self in 1938, Ray Biondi in 1905, Arhur Blythe in 1940, Tenoo Coleman in 1929, Blind Simmie Dooley in 1881, andFrances Forest Forehand in 1920. Lost to us on this date were Ernie K-Doe in 2001, Shirley Goodman of Shirley & Lee in 2005, Mrs. Miller in 1997, Harry James in 1983, Bill Johnson in 1960, Gilbert Taylor in 1981, and Ernestine Washington in 1983.

saturn

07-06-2007, 08:13 AM

This day in 1971 was very sad in New Orleans and the jazz world as "Satchmo" Louis Armstrong died of a heart attack in New York at the age of sixty-nine. He was one month short of his seventieth birthday.. Said by some to be the first trumpet virtuoso improviser in the history of Jazz. He began his career in Storyville and was the protégé of the great Joe 'King' Oliver. Along with Oliver and Jelly Roll Morton, Armstrong put New Orleans on the map as the cradle of Jazz.
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In 1957, John Lennon meets Paul McCartney at a church picnic in Woolton, a suburb of Liverpool. In the church basement between sets, 15 year old McCartney teaches a 16 year old Lennon to play and sing Eddie Cochran’s, "Twenty Flight Rock" and Gene Vincent’s "Be-Bop-A-Lula."

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Happy Birthday to Gene Chandler, 70, and Della Reese, 76.

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Staxsun

07-06-2007, 08:45 AM

Mornin' Saturn!! On this date in 1965, the Jefferson Airplane is formed. WHBQ in Memphis becomes the first radio station to play an Elvis Presley record ("That's Alright Mama") in 1954. The Beatles' movie, "A Hard Day's Night" debuts in London in 1964. Mike D'abo replaces Paul Jones as the lead singer of Manfred Mann in 1966. Happy Birthday to 50 Cent, 31, Nanci Griffith, 54, Jan Bradley, 63, Jeannie Seely, 67, Rik Elswit of Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show, 62, Inspectah Deck of Wu-Tang Clan, 37, John Bazz of the Blasters, 56, John Jorgenson, 52, Tim Bricheno, 44, Rick Braun, 53, Sylvester Stallone, 61, Heather Nova, 40, and D-Styles, 35. Also born on this date were Bill Haley in 1925, Danny White in 1931, Phylliss Hyman in 1949, Dorothy Kirsten in 1910, Will D. Cobb in 1876, Franco in 1938, and Bessie Griffin in 1922. Lost to us on this date (aside from Satchmo) were Van McCoy in 1979, Clyde "Skip" Battin in 2003, Sunny Blair in 1966, Scott Lafaro in 1961, Maude "Hotfoot" Mills in 1959, and J. Boyce Roberson in 1993.

bywterbro

07-06-2007, 08:49 AM

heres a few old ones of satch.....the last 2 are priceless...but there all good..

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ErUrPXt31vo&mode=related&search=

http://youtube.com/watch?v=GDSyVrdO8Nw&mode=related&search=

http://youtube.com/watch?v=0Y6EMMhDCGo

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ROEWiNsb754

http://youtube.com/watch?v=PeMeDPGitHo

http://youtube.com/watch?v=HuQNmmjmvCQ

saturn

07-07-2007, 06:48 AM

Prince ascended to the top of Billboard charts this day in 1984 with the tune "When Doves Cry".

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Syd Barrett, the troubled founding member of Pink Floyd, died in 2006 at age 60 of complications from diabetes.

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Happy Birthday to Ringo Starr, age 67 and Vonda Shepard, age 44.

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saturn

07-08-2007, 11:06 AM

[Just cause I love this song] Bill Withers's classic "Lean On Me" entered to the top of Billboard Charts this day in 1972.

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In 1988, Stevie Wonder announced his intention to run for Mayor of Detroit (but he never did).

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Happy Birthday to Joan Osborne, 44, and Steve Lawrence (born Sidney Leibowitz and still married to Edye Gorme), 72.
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saturn

07-09-2007, 02:00 AM

The Police had the most popular tune on the chart in 1983 when "Every Breath You Take" peaked for 8 weeks on the top.

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In 1977, Elvis Costello quit his day job at Elizabeth Arden Cosmetics to become a full time musician.

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Happy Birthday to Jack White, age 32, and Courtney Love, age 42.

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Staxsun

07-09-2007, 12:10 PM

On this date in 1995, The Grateful Dead's last concert is in Chicago's Soldier Field. David Ruffin leaves the Temptations in 1968. Dick Clark becomes the host of the local Philadelphia "Bandstand" TV show in 1956. Mick Jagger's marriage to Jerry Hall is annulled in 1999. The Rolling Stones miss a scheduled show for the first time ever when Keith Richards' index finger becomes inflamed in Glasgow, Scotland in 1990. Elvis Presley's "Loving You" film premieres in Memphis in 1957. Bobby Helms records "My Special Angel" in 1957. Happy Birthday to Ed Ames, 80, Lee Hazelwood, 78, Debbie Sledge of Sister Sledge, 53, Marc Almond of Soft Cell, 48, Jesse McReynolds, 78, Jim Kerr of Simple Minds, 48, Frank Bello of Anthrax, 42, John Tesh, 55, Isaac Brock, 30, Mitch Mitchell of the Jimi Hendrix Experience, 60, Buddy Bregman, 77, and Ella Koon, 28. Also born on this date were, Root Boy Slim in 1945, Bon Scott of AC/DC in 1946, Frank Wright in 1935, Joe Liggins in 1915, Duke Burrell in 1920, Don McPherson of the Main Ingredient in 1941, Hy Heath in 1890, Richard Roundtree in 1942, John Salvato of the Duprees in 1940, and June Richmond in 1915. Lost to us on this date were Cornelius Boyson in 1994, Sabby Lewis in 1994, and Wingy Manone in 1982.

Staxsun

07-10-2007, 07:49 AM

ON this date in 1979, Chuck Berry is sentenced to four months in jail for tax evasion. The Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia goes into a diabetic coma (but recovers) in 1986. Kenny Rogers leaves the New Christy Minstrels (the next day he helps form the New Edition) in 1967. Chr gives birth to Elijah Blue Allman in 1977. Back in 1975, Cher files for divorce from Gregg Allman after less than ten days of marriage (but changes her mind). Diana Ross' reunion tour with two Supremes she never recorded with is cancelled for poor ticket sales in 2000. A 16 year-old girl is stabbed to death at a Yes concert in Jersey City, New Jersey in 1976. The movie "Go, Johnny Go" with Jimmy Clanton, Chuck Berry, Ritchie Valens, Eddie Cochran , and Jackie Wilson opens in 1959. Gladys Knight's NBC Summer variety series begins in 1974. Happy Birthday to Arlo Guthrie, 60, Jessica Simpson, 27, Mavis Staples, 68, Greg Kihn, 57, Little Charlie Baty, 54, Bruce Iglauer of Alligator Records, 60, Ronnie James Dio, 65, Sandy Stewart, 70, Ian Whitcomb, 66, Peter DiStefano of Porno for Pyros, 42, Neil Tennant of Pet Shop Boys, 53, John "Beaky" Dymond, 63, Buddy Clark, 78, James G. Mouton, 49, Jan Zukowski of the Nighthawks, 57, Brian Priestley, 61, and Bruce Fowler, 60. Also born on this date were "Jumpin" Gene Simmons in 1937, Barrelhouse Chuck in 1958, Ivie Anderson in 1905, Blind Boy Fuller in 1907, Carl Orff in 1895, Arnie Lawrence in 1938, Lee Morgan in 1938, Milt Buckner in 1915, Willie Ford of the Dramatics in 1950, Forrest City Joe in 1926, Berry Gordy, Sr. in 1888, Major Holley in 1924, Alvin Overstreet in 1950, Noble Sissle in 1889, Hociel Thomas in 1904, Bill Casey Weldon in 1909, Cootie Williams in 1911, and Dick Cary in 1916. Lost to us on this date were Jelly Roll Morton in 1941, John Hammond, Sr. in 1987, and Lovie Austin in 1972.

sophisticated sissy

07-10-2007, 10:54 AM

And also on today's date:

4 years ago- Vince Neil of Motley Crue stops at the Moonlight BunnyRanch following a Reno concert. He allegedly chokes Andrea "TrixXxie Blue" and throws her against a wall. Neil pleads no-contest to the battery charge at a hearing the following year. (2003)

saturn

07-11-2007, 08:08 AM

Alley-Oop by Hollywood Argyles was the most popular tune of the charts this day in 1960.

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Happy Birthday to Richie Sambora and Suzanne Vega, both age 48.

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Staxsun

07-11-2007, 08:44 AM

On this date in 1971, the first stage performance of "Jesus Christ Superstar" is in Pittsburgh. Songwriters Burt Bacharach and Carole Bayer Sager divorce in 1991. Frank Sinatra marries his fourth wife, Barbara Marx, in 1976. The Telstar communications satellite is launched in 1962. The "Mac Davis Show" Summer TV series premieres in 1974. Happy Birthday to Tab Hunter, 76, Lil' Kim, 32, Bonnie Pointer, 56, Jeff Hanna of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, 58, Liona Boyd, 58, Peter Brown, 54, Myra Brown (Jerry Lee Lewis' child bride), 62, Kirk Whalum, 50, Peter Murphy of Bauhaus, 50, Michael Rose of Black Uhuru, 50, Lil' Zane, 25, Scott Shriner of Weezer, 42, Peter Cincotti, 24, and Scotty Emerick, 35. Also born on this date were Blind Lemon Jefferson in 1897, Roquel Billy Davis in 1932, Smokey Wilson in 1936, Clyde E.B. Berngardt in 1905, B. Bumble in ?, Thurston Harris in 1931, Rev. Charlie Jackson in 1932, Willie Morganfield in 1927, and Henry Lowther in 1941. Lost to us on this date were Roosevelt Sykes in 1983, Frances White in 1962, Mario Bauza in 1993, Boston Blackie in 1993, George Duvivier in 1985, George Gershwin in 1937, Herb Kenny in 1992, and Hubert Johnson in 1981.

saturn

07-12-2007, 08:21 AM

Simply Red made to the top of Billboard charts with "Holding Back The Years" in 1986.

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In 2005, veteran rock group INXS launched their reality show, "Rock Star: INXS," to replace late frontman Michael Hutchence, who committed suicide in 1997.

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(The winner of the contest was J.D. Fortune, 3rd from left)

Sharing my birthday with me are Van Cliburn, age 73, and Christine McVie, age 64.

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Staxsun

07-12-2007, 12:17 PM

On this date in 2001, New Orleans names its suburban airport after Louis Armstrong. The first Rolling Stones concert is held at the Marquee Club in London in 1962 (Bill Wyman and Charlie Watts aren't even members yet). The anti-disco demonstration at Comiskey Park in Chicago causes the White Sox to forfeit a baseball game when the field becomes unplayable, in 1979. Micky Dolenz of the Monkees marries British TV hostess Samantha Juste in 1968. Frankie Lymon, the Everly Brothers and Connie Francis star on Alan Freed's first official "Big Beat" TV show in 1957. The Hues Corporation record "Rock the Boat" in 1973. Floyd Cramer records "Last Date" in 1960. The Beach Boys record "Sloop John B" in 1965. Happy Birthday to Bill Cosby, 69, Sandi Patti, 51, Tracie Spencer, 31, Walter Egan, 59, Swamp Dogg, 65, Alan Duval of UB40, 44, and Dan Murphy of Soul Asylum, 45. Also born on this date were Barbara Cowsill in 1928, Will Bradley in 1912, Pul Foster in 1920, Paul Gonsalves in 1920, Ed "Jack Raggs" Johnson in 1910, Sammy Lawhorn in 1935, Big John Patton in 1935, and Sam "The Man" Taylor in 1916. Lost to us on this date were Minnie Riperton in 1979, Jimmie Lunceford in 1947, Ted Mack in 1976, and David Graves in 1994.

Staxsun

07-13-2007, 08:49 AM

On this date in 1985, Live Aid concerts are held in Philadelphia and London. Buddy Holly nearly dies trying to swim across a lake in Rhinelander, Wisconsin while on tour there in 1958. The Supremes record "Come See About Me" in 1964. Happy Birthday to Roger McGuinn of the Byrds, 65, Cheech Marin of Cheech & Chong, 61, Deborah Cox, 34, David Wilcox, 58, Louise Mandrell, 53, Stephen Jo Bladd of J.Geils Band, 65, and Jay "Bird" Uzzell of the Corsairs, 65. Also born on this date were Gerald Levert in 1966, Long John Hunter in 1931, Joe Barry in 1939, Albert Ayler in 1936, Ike Cole in 1927, Bradley Kincaid in 1895, George Lewis in 1900, and Hucklebuck Williams in 1915. Lost to us on this date were Eileen Rodgers in 2003, Joe Cuoghi in 1970, Eddie Boyd in 1994, Coke Escovedo in 1986, Otis "Candy" Finch in 1982, Annie Ophelia in 1994, Riley Puckett in 1946, and Philippe Wynne of the Spinners in 1984.

saturn

07-13-2007, 11:51 AM

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No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit in 1985 -"A View to a Kill,'" by Duran Duran. It is the first No. 1 hit from a James Bond movie.

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In 1951, composer Arnold Schoenberg died in Los Angeles on Friday the 13th. He was obsessed with the number 13 (his age was 76; 7+6=13) and lay fearfully in bed all day dying just before midnight.

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bluedog

07-13-2007, 12:48 PM

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In 1951, composer Arnold Schoenberg died in Los Angeles on Friday the 13th. He was obsessed with the number 13 (his age was 76; 7+6=13) and lay fearfully in bed all day dying just before midnight.
yikes! what a way to go! 13 has always been a good # for me:D obviously

bywterbro

07-13-2007, 01:33 PM

cheech and chong....

http://youtube.com/watch?v=NsP0Mq0L7xA

t.o..fester

07-13-2007, 06:27 PM

cheech and chong....

http://youtube.com/watch?v=NsP0Mq0L7xA

Love that movie. Made the mistake of seeing it when it first came out at a theatre after partaking. Almost passed out from laughing!!

papafrog

07-13-2007, 06:40 PM

Love that movie. Made the mistake of seeing it when it first came out at a theatre after partaking. Almost passed out from laughing!!

ey to...its still funny as shit today...i was passing out watching that clip...
by the way did you go to the african festival in toronto...i think it
was last weekend or the weekend before?

saturn

07-14-2007, 09:21 AM

Woody Guthrie was born on this day in 1912. Folk singer and songwriter - "This land is Your Land". He was the most important American folk music artist of the first half of the 20th century. He died in 1967.

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Bobby Vinton found himself on the top of the charts this day with "Roses Are Red" in 1962.

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The Everly Brothers went their separate ways in 1973 after a concert in Hollywood, California, went very poorly. Don’s performance was below par, which led to Phil smashing his guitar on stage and walking out. Don announced the break-up to the audience and stated that, “The Everly Brothers died ten years ago.” The split would last until 1983.

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In 1982, Pink Floyd's "The Wall", had it's movie premier in London, England.

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t.o..fester

07-14-2007, 05:45 PM

ey to...its still funny as shit today...i was passing out watching that clip...
by the way did you go to the african festival in toronto...i think it
was last weekend or the weekend before?

Don't know about an African festival. Caribana is happening soon. Is that what you are talking about? I hear they have expanded Caribana to 5 weeks this year.

papafrog

07-14-2007, 09:42 PM

Don't know about an African festival. Caribana is happening soon. Is that what you are talking about? I hear they have expanded Caribana to 5 weeks this year.

nope...
heres the info...i psted it in june but i dont think you saw it to.

AFROFEST 2007 - July 5th, 7th & 8th.
QUEENS PARK

Music Africa presents Toronto’s 19th annual Afrofest, a celebration of African music and culture, free on Saturday July 7th and Sunday July 8th. See and hear traditional and contemporary styles of music by dozens of different African performing groups along with top international touring acts. The festival has grown every year, and in 2007 varied presentations will be in 3 different stage areas. Come to Queen's Park and discover Africa in the heart of Toronto!

Music Africa and Harbourfront Centre will present two shows leading up to the big Afrofest week end at Queen's Park. An Afrofest pre-launch on June 29th will feature the new Afrobeat superstar Seun Kuti, playing with his father Fela's famous Egypt 80 Band. Opening is Eritrean krar virtuoso Daniel Nebiat. The Official Launch of Afrofest is the Afrofest Launch Hot Ticket Event on Thursday July 5th with a concert by Malian kora virtuoso Toumani Diabate's Symmetric Orchestra. Tickets for both shows at Harbourfront Centre call, 416-973-4000.

Afrofest at Queen’s Park is a showcase of the richness and diversity of African culture and features concerts by many of the continent's greatest musical stars and African music groups from across Canada. Afrofest has grown to include presentations on three different stages and also many other activities. Enjoy free music workshops at the Under the Baobab Tree Stage along with an expanded program oriented to youth and also African Theatre presentations. For the younger ones there is a Children's Village area, with activities designed to teach and inform about African culture. The Baba Olatunji Drum Stage features many leading drum and dance ensembles and also a dazzling display of authentic African arts, crafts and delicious foods in the bustling African marketplace. Afrofest is THE African music event of the summer!

FULL LINE-UP ANNOUNCED!
This year’s Queen's Park main stage concerts include veteran Congolese/Kenyan superstar Samba Mapangala and Orchestra Virunga, Due to the unfortunate cancellation of the Mahotella Queens the line-up for Afrofest 2007 will now also include Lura, the rising star from Cape Verde, and former back up singer and heir apparent to the great "barefoot diva", Cesaria Evora. Her latest release in November 2006, and second for Lusafrica, is M'bem di Fora (I've Come From Far), Nawal "The Voice of the Comoros", from Madagascar HAJAmadagascar & The Groovy People, Nya Soleil from Cameroon, Sudan's Ruth Mathiang, Source with Abdoulaye Diabate from Mali, Guinea's Katenen Dioubaté, Senegalese Zale Seck, DR Congo's Pekocé, Maroc'N Real with Hassan el Hadi from Morocco, Habeeba Hobeika Egyptian Dance Ensemble, and the very popular local Samba Squad. Links to artists’ web sites are below.

A specially-commissioned presentation by the African Dance Ensemble will commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Ghana's Independence at the 2007 festival. Modesto Amegago will lead opening and closing ceremonies in the Ghanaian tradition.

Afrofest 2007 will be broadcast live from Queen's Park on CIUT 89.5 FM (Saturday 3pm till midnight, Sunday 1pm till midnight), and CBC Radio One99.1's Big City Small World will broadcast live on 99.1FM Saturday from 5 6 pm from the main stage with host Garvia Bailey. CBC Radio 94.1 will be recording during the festival for Canada Live.

LINKS TO AFROFEST 2007 HEADLINE PERFORMERS:

Samba Mapangala and Orchestra Virunga
Lura
Nawal
Nya Soleil
HAJAmadagascar
Source w/Abdoulaye Diabate
Maroc'N Real with Hassan el Hadi
Ruth Mathiang & Friends
Zale Seck
Samba Squad
Katenen Dioubaté
Isaac Akrong & African Dance Ensemble
Habeeba Hobeika Egyptian Dance
Toumani Diabate Symmetric Orchestra
Seun Kuti - , more here
Daniel Nebiat

papafrog

07-14-2007, 09:46 PM

caribana is coming up....are you going to?....i used to play steel drums with a
group from trinidad...
you will have a blast...torontos carnival is big...
and your right its longer than usual...

When is Caribana 2007?, The festival dates for Caribana 2007 are longer than in the past to mark Caribana's 40th Anniversary! The festival will run from July 8th, 2007 to August 12th, 2007. During this time, you can be assured, that you can enjoy great Food, Dance, Music, and the ultimate Caribbean cultural experiences in beautiful Toronto. Toronto Caribana

heres the link for all the info...
http://www.caribanatoronto.com/

saturn

07-15-2007, 10:11 AM

Gladys Knight had her first taste of success in 1952 when she won $2000 on Ted Mack’s Amateur Hour, a U.S. television show. She was 8 years old at the time. She would make her first record only 5 years later with the help of an early line-up of The Pips.

Listen to a clip here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Zkr80ZawOw

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In 1978, The Rolling Stones started a two-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with 'Some Girls', the group's seventh US No.1 album.

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Ella Fitzgeraldpassed away at the age of 78, in 1996.
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Linda Rondstadt turns 61 today.

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saturn

07-16-2007, 08:44 AM

"Hanky Panky" put Tommy James & The Shondells on everybody's attention this day in 1966.

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1981 - This was a sad day for music fans as Harry Chapin died in a car crash. The man who made "Cats In The Cradle" famous was only thirty-eight.

http://www.harry-chapin.com/HarryC.jpg

Happy Birthday to Stewart Copeland (Police), age 55.
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Staxsun

07-16-2007, 12:03 PM

On this date in 1966, Cream is formed. In 1976, Kenny Loggins and Jim Messina split up (until the inevitable reunion 29 years later). Michael Jackson performs at a birthday party for the Sultan of Brunei and gets an estimated 15-20 million dollars in 1996. The Supremes guest-host the "Tonight Show" in 1969. The Coasters record "Poison Ivy" in 1959. The Beach Boys record "In My Room" in 1963. Happy Birthday to Denise LaSalle, 68, William Bell, 68, Ruben Blades, 59, Ed Kowalczyk of Live, 36, John Chilton, 75, Polly Hancock of the Popinjays, 43. Also born on this date were Desmond Dekker in 1941, Ralph Escudero in 1898, Rasheed, Abdul-lah in 1932, Sunny Blair in 1931, Teddy Buckner in 1909, Richard "Hacksaw" Harney in 1902, Arthniece "Gas Man" Jones in 1946, James "Middle Water" Jones in 1935, and Sollie McElroy in 1933. Lost to us on this date were John Panozzo of Styx in 1996, Serge Chaloff in 1957, and Jimmy Ryan in 1963.

saturn

07-17-2007, 08:04 AM

"Yellow Submarine", the Beatles cartoon, premiered in London on this day in 1968.

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In 1967, at the young age of forty, John Coltrane passes away as a result of liver disease.

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Birthdays: Phoebe Snow, 55, and Spencer Davis, 66.

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sophisticated sissy

07-17-2007, 08:38 AM

Also on July 17:

42 years ago: James Brown's "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" enters the pop and R&B charts. It goes to #8 on the pop chart and #1 on the R&B chart.(1965)

42 years ago: The Miracles' "Tracks Of My Tears" enters the charts. (1965)

40 years ago: Jimi Hendrix opens for The Monkees at Forest Hills Tennis Stadium, NY NY. (1967)

35 years ago: A bomb placed under a ramp at the Montreal Forum blows out the cones of 30 speakers inside one of the Rolling Stones' equipment trucks. Montreal radio stations receive at least 50 phone callls from would-be bombers. It' never determined who planted the dynamite. And the show goes on. (1972)

25 years ago: Frank Zappa and daughter Moon Unit have a novelty hit with "Valley Girl". ok fine 4-sure 4-sure... (1982)

Staxsun

07-17-2007, 08:43 AM

On this date in 1955, Annette Funicello and the Mouseketeers first appear on TV in 1955. No one is hurt as a bomb explodes under a Rolling Stones concert equipment truck in Montreal in 1972. Petula Clark makes her TV debut at age 13 in 1946. Happy Birthday to Gale Garnett, 65, Little Jimmy Scott, 82, Diahann Carroll, 72, Chet McCracken, 55, Wolfgang Flur of Kraftwerk, 60, Ron Asheton of the Stooges, 59, Susan Ashton, 40, Regina Belle, 43, Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath, 58, and Brian Glascock of The Motels, 59. Also born on this date were Nicolette Larson in 1952, Vince Guaraldi in 1928, Mary Osborne in 1921, George Barnes in 1921, Nick Brignola in 1936, Ray Copeland in 1926, Eddie Dougherty in 1915, Margie Evans in 1940, Chico Freeman in 1949, Peppermint Harris in 1925, Willie Love in 1925, Wilfred Middlebrooks in 1933, and John Mixon in 1927. Lost to us on this date were Harry Choates in 1951, Billie Holiday in 1959, Don Rich in 1974, Ed Young in 1974, Johnny Letman in 1992, Chas Chandler of the Animals in 1996, and Danny Cedrone in 1954.

Staxsun

07-18-2007, 07:40 AM

On this date in 1953, Elvis Presley records a song ("My Happiness") supposedly for his mother's birthday (which was in April) at Sun Records in Memphis (hes is noticed by the secretary there and it eventually leads to a contract). Happy Birthday to Dion DiMucci, 68, Martha Reeves, 66, Ricky Skaggs, 53, Nelson Mandela, 89, Lonnie Mack, 66, Terry Chambers of XTC, 52, Nigel Twist of the Alarm, 49, Jack Irons of Pearl Jam, 45, Cesar Zuiderwijk of Golden Earring, 57, Brian Auger, 68, and Richard Branson who turned his back on New Orleans, 57. Also born on this date were Screamin' Jay Hawkins in 1929, Jim Kweskin in 1940, Earl Beal in 1924, Joe Comfort in 1917, David Hines in 1942, and Steve Madaio in 1948. Lost to us on this date were Bobby Fuller in 1966, Will Marion in 1944, Matthew Gee in 1975, Jimmy Liggins in 1983, Ukelele Ike in 1972, James Scott, Jr. in 1983, and Don Wilkerson in 1986.

saturn

07-18-2007, 07:53 AM

Harriet Nelson was born on this day in 1912. Singer in 'Ozzie Nelson's Orchestra' and played the mother on the long running TV show "Ozzie and Harriet". She died in 1994.

http://www.museum.tv/archives/etv/A/htmlA/adventuresof/adventuresofIMAGE/adventuresof.jpg

In 1983, Simon and Garfunkel began touring on this day after an approximate 15 year layoff from performing together.

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In 1988, Nico, singer with Velvet Underground died of a brain haemorrhage having falling off her bicycle while on holiday in Ibiza.

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saturn

07-19-2007, 08:54 AM

Frank Sinatra married Mia Farrow on this day in 1966.

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"It's Still Rock and Roll To Me" earned Billy Joel his first gold record on this day in 1980.

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Happy Birthday to Commander Cody, age 63 and George Hamilton IV, age 70.

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bluedog

07-19-2007, 11:28 AM

prolly common knowledge but I never knew that Frank Sinatra & Mia Farrow were ever married ...

saturn

07-19-2007, 11:40 AM

prolly common knowledge but I never knew that Frank Sinatra & Mia Farrow were ever married ...

Yep -- but it wasn't exactly the match made in heaven. She was 21; he was 50. They divorced about 2 years later.

bluedog

07-19-2007, 12:04 PM

She was 21; he was 50. :eek: robbin' the cradle!

They divorced about 2 years later. it lasted that long eh?

Staxsun

07-19-2007, 12:15 PM

On this date in 1954, Sun Records releases the first Elvis Presley single. Manager George Treadwell fires the Drifters, replacing them with the Five Crowns in 1958. "Roy Orbison Day" is celebrated in Odessa Texas in 1981. "Solomon Burke Day" is declared in his hometown of Philadelphia in 2002. The Billy Joel stage musical, "Movin Out" premieres in Chicago in 2002. Johnny Rivers begins recording "Poor Side of Town" in 1966. The Monkees record their TV theme song in 1966. Wu Tang Clan rapper ODB was sentenced to spend 2-4 years behind bars after being found guilty of drug possession in 2001. In 1991, Steven Adler , ex-drummer of Guns N' Roses filed suit alledging that he was fraudulently removed from the gruop and that the band introduced him to hard drugs. After large amounts of money were found in his cell, James Brown was moved from a minimum-security prison to a jail in 1989. In 1987, Bruce Springsteen played his first show behind the Iron Curtain when he appeared in East Berlin before 180,000 people. In 1972, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards were arrested in Warwick, RI on charges of assault after a fight with a newspaper photographer. Happy Birthday to Vikki Carr, 69, Sue Thompson, 82, Michelle Heaton of Liberty X, 28, Kevin Haskins of Love and Rockets, 47, Little Freddie King, 67, Alan Gorrie of the Average White Band, 61, Allen Collins of Lynyrd Skynyrd, 55, Brian May of Queen, 60, and Bernie Leadon of the Eagles, 60. Also born on this date were Keith Godchaux of the Grateful Dead in 1947, Phil Upchurch in 1941, Hohn "Mad Dog" Watkins in 1953, Cliff Jackson in 1902, Thomas "Papa Dee" Allen of War in 1931, Buster Bailey in 1902, Buster Benton in 1932, and Jody Edwards in 1895. Lost to us on this date were Judy Clay in 2001, Red Prysock in 1993, Lefty Frizzell in 1975, and Big Jim Wynn in 1977.

saturn

07-20-2007, 09:30 AM

In 1999, church groups in middle America claimed that pictures of Britney Spears printed in Rolling Stone magazine encouraged child pornography. The shots showed Britney with not many clothes on in her bedroom.

http://people.mills.edu/etesta/RS_Spears_1999.jpg

In 1968, Hugh Masekela started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with "Grazing In The Grass."

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Happy Birthday today to Carlos Santana, who is 60.

http://www.celebrity-websites.com/carlossantana/santana.jpg

-- and to Kim Carnes, who is 62.

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Staxsun

07-20-2007, 12:00 PM

On this date in 1961, the Beatles sign a German recording contract as the Beat Brothers. Jane Asher calls off her engagement to Paul McCartney live on BBC TV in 1968. The Carpenters' Summer TV series debuts on NBC with guest Mark Lindsay in 1971. Happy Birthday to John Lodge of the Moody Blues, Johnny Almond, 61, Vitamin C, 35, Steven Ganz, 39, Stone Gossard of Pearl Jam, 41, Sleepy LaBeef, 72, Michael MacNeil of Simple Minds, 49, Chris Cornell of Soundgarden, 43, Paul Cook of the Sex Pistols, 51, Jem Finer of the Pogues, 52, Michael Anthony of Van Halen, 52, and Andrew Levy of the Brand New Heavies, 41. Also born on this date were Buddy Knox in 1933, Brazella Briscoe of the Zion Harmonizers in 1948, Bill Dillard in 1911, J. E. Mainer in 1898, Charles Tyler in 1941, and Ernie Wilkins in 1922. Lost to us on this date were Roy Hamilton in 1969, Teddy Bunn in 1978, Jud Phillips in 1992, Sam "Tricky" Nanton in 1946, Choker Campbell in 1993, and Bob Jeffery in 1976.

saturn

07-21-2007, 08:52 AM

In 1990, Roger Waters "The Wall' took place at the Berlin Wall in Potzdamer Platz, Berlin. Over 200.000 people attended and the event was broadcast live throughout the world, Van Morrison, Bryan Adams, Joni Mitchell and others took part.

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In 1973, Jim Croce reached the top of the Billboard pop charts on this day with "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown".

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In 2005, Long John Baldry died of a chest infection. He was one of the founding fathers of British Rock 'n' Roll in the 1960s. He later fronted the Hoochie Coochie Men, with Rod Stewart and then Steam Packet with Brian Auger and Julie Driscoll and was also a member of Bluesology with Elton John. He also narrated on Winnie The Pooh recordings for Disney and was the voice for Robotnik on the Sonic The Hedgehog computer game.

http://www.coastjazz.com/images/1998pics/longjohnfront.jpg

Happy Birthday to Yusef Islam (Cat Stevens, Steven Demetre Georgiou), age 60.

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Lester_leaps_in

07-21-2007, 10:19 AM

Thank you for doing this, Saturn. I find it very interesting.

Belle

07-21-2007, 10:36 AM

Thank you for doing this, Saturn. I find it very interesting.

Me too Lester. May not comment much but love this. Quite a few of the artists I have not heard of and copy the names and search. It is so fun and expands the knowledge of the wonderful world of music. All the contributers a big Thanks!!!

saturn

07-22-2007, 08:22 AM

Thank you for the kudos -- nice to know the thread gets read. Also thanks to Staxsun and others who kick in contributions to it to keep it lively.

saturn

07-22-2007, 08:38 AM

In 1979, Little Richard, now known as the Reverend Richard Pennman told his congregation about the evils of rock & roll music, declaring "If God can save an old homosexual like me, he can save anybody."

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In 1977, Tony Orlando split with Dawn and announced his retirement, saying he was giving up showbiz in the name of Christianity. His retirement lasted 4 months - he returned as a solo act.

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Celebrating birthdays:

Rufus Wainwright, age 34, and Don Henley, age 60.

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saturn

07-23-2007, 09:23 AM

In 2003, James Brown announced his separation from his fourth wife using an advertisement featuring the Disney character Goofy. The 70-year-old placed the notice in Variety magazine, it featured a picture of himself, his wife Tomi Rae and their two-year-old son, James Joseph Brown II, posing with Goofy at Walt Disney World. The couple reconciled later but the marriage remained stormy to the end.

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/39796000/jpg/_39796115_brown_tomi_afp203.jpg

"Strangers In The Night", by Frank Sinatra hit the top of the Album charts on this day in 1966.

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Happy Birthday to Allison Kraus, 36, and Slash (Saul Hudson), 42.

http://www.country.de/_Bilder/Artists/alison-krauss.jpg http://www.cbc.ca/arts/images/pics/deathoftheguitarsolo3.jpg

Staxsun

07-23-2007, 12:21 PM

On this date in 2001, Paul McCartney becomes engaged to Heather Mills. "James Brown Day" is held in Los Angeles in 1969. Badfinger signs with Apple Records (as the Iveys) in 1968. Sun Records studio in Memphis becomes a national historic landmark in 2003. Chess Records releases the first Chuck Berry single, "Maybelline" in 1955. Neil Young's first recording session is held in Winnipeg in 1963. Happy Birthday to Tony Joe White, 64, David Essex, 60, Cleveland Duncan of the Penguins, 72, Chad Gracey of Live, 36, Tim Kellett with Simply Red, 43, Martin Gore of Depeche Mode, 46, Blair Thornton of Bachman-Turner Overdrive, 57, Andy Mackay of Roxy Music, 61, Loren Schoenberg, 49, Yuval Gabay of Soul Coughing, 44, Khan Jamal, 61, Madeline Bell of Blue Mink, 65, Shannon Brown, 34, Jim Chapin, 88, Dalvin DeGrate of Jodeci, 36, and Gloria DeHaven, 82. Also born on this date were Bert Convy of the Cheers in 1934, Champion Jack Dupree in 1910, Percy Strother in 1946, Annette and Nannette Williams of the Blossoms in 1938, Curly "Barefoot" Miller in 1902, Bill Lee in 1928, Clarence Holiday in 1898, and Emmett Berry in 1915. Lost to us on this date were "Big" Smokey Smothers in 1993, Jimmy Harrison in 1931, Gary Cooke in 1980, Floyd McDaniel in 1995, Preacher Stephens in 1993, and Prince Robinson in 1960.

Belle

07-23-2007, 01:17 PM

Staxsun

07-23-2007, 02:08 PM

Allison Kraus looks and sings like an angel.

Yes, she does! I remember when she was a kinda chubby, homely child who mostly played instead of singing. I've always had a thing for her. She also has one of the most talented bands in the history of bluegrass.

Belle

07-23-2007, 03:20 PM

Yes, she does! I remember when she was a kinda chubby, homely child who mostly played instead of singing. I've always had a thing for her. She also has one of the most talented bands in the history of bluegrass.

Agreed!!! Oh to be so talented! She is amazing.

Staxsun

07-24-2007, 08:30 AM

On this date in 1985, a section of Washington Boulevard in Detroit is renamed "Aretha Franklin's Freeway of Love" in her honor. The film version of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" (starring Peter Frampton and the Bee Gees) debuts in New York in 1978. The Ritchie Valens biographical movie "La Bamba" opens nationwide in 1987. Happy Birthday to Jennifer Lopez, 37, Pam Tillis, 50, Mick Fleetwood, 60, Ladybug Mecca of Digable Planets, 34, Alan Whitehead of Marmalade, 60, Dick Whittington, 71, Paul Geary of Extreme, 46, and Lynval Golding of The Specials, 56. Also born on this date were Cootie Williams in 1910, his drummer, Rudy Collins in 1934, Tom Crawford in 1950, "Washboard Willie" Hensley in 1909, James "Iron Head" Mathews in 1943, Barbara Love in 1941, Jimmy Holiday in 1934, Joe Thomas in 1909, and Dr. Billy Taylor, Jr. in 1921. Lost to us on this date were Clarence "Bon Ton" Garlow in 1986, Tommy Duncan in 1967, Nervous Norvus in 1968, Bobby Ramirez in 1972, Priscilla Bowman in 1988, Loucye Gordy in 1965, Spencer O'Neill in 1944, Billy Austin in 1964, Raymond Rice in 1990, and Dick Wellstood in 1987.

saturn

07-24-2007, 09:09 AM

"The Eye Of The Tiger" by Survivor went to the top of the pop charts in 1982.This song is used two years later as the theme for the movie Rocky IV.

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UB40 visited the number 1 spot in 1993 for the first of 7 weeks in the U.S. with their recording of “Can’t Help Falling in Love.” Elvis of course had the first hit with the song, back in 1961-62. In case you were wondering, a UB40 is not a boat or a submarine, it’s an abbreviation for Unemployment Benefits form 40.

http://www.8notes.com/images/artists/ub40.jpg

Phil Collins was married for the third time. The 48 year old drummer wed marketing consultant Orianne Cevey in Lausanne, Switzerland on July 24th, 1999. She is 21 years younger than Phil.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/920000/images/_921993_phil_orianne_ap300.jpg

Lester_leaps_in

07-24-2007, 10:31 AM

Phil Collins was married for the third time. The 48 year old drummer wed marketing consultant Orianne Cevey in Lausanne, Switzerland on July 24th, 1999. She is 21 years younger than Phil.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/920000/images/_921993_phil_orianne_ap300.jpg

Why do drummers get all the chicks?

Staxsun

07-24-2007, 11:50 AM

Why do drummers get all the chicks?

Speaking as a drummer who never was all that successful with chicks (until I found the right one), I would say that drummers always look like they are working harder than they actually are and are good multi-taskers. They're always paradiddling.

saturn

07-25-2007, 11:21 AM

Staxsun

07-25-2007, 12:21 PM

On this date in 1956, songwriter Mike Stoller (incidentally the co-writer of "Hound Dog") survives the sinking of the Andrea Doria in the Atlantic Ocean (51 others are not as fortunate). Smokey Robinson loses a false arrest lawsuit filed against the city of San Francisco in 1975. Keith Richards goes backstage with his daughter to meet N'Sync in 2000. The Monkees record "Last Train to Clarksville" in 1966. The Beatles begin recording "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" (with Eric Clapton on guitar) in 1966. Happy Birthday to Jim McCarty of the Yardbirds, 64, Verdine White of Earth, Wind & Fire, 56, Rudy West of the Five Keys, 75, Don Ellis, 73, Annie Ross, 77, Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth, 49, Mark Clarke of Uriah Heep, 57, Brian Blade of SFJAZZ Collective, 37, Gene Phillips, 92, Bruce Woodley of the Seekers, 65, and Many Charlton of Nazareth, 66. Also born on this date were Steve Goodman in 1948, Walter Brennan in 1894, Benny Benjamin of the Funk Brothers in 1925, Norman Green in 1907, Henry Brown in 1908, "Happy" Caldwell in 1903, Guitar Slim Green in 1907, James S. Hill in 1916, Johnny Hodges in 1907, Darnell Howard in 1895, Johnny Wiggs in 1899, and Sylvester Weaver in 1897. Lost to us on this date were Charlie Rich in 1995, and Piano Red (Dr. Feelgood) in 1985.

Belle

07-25-2007, 12:29 PM

Speaking as a drummer who never was all that successful with chicks (until I found the right one), I would say that drummers always look like they are working harder than they actually are and are good multi-taskers. They're always paradiddling.

Could it be we women like a guy who can use both feet and arms...all at the same time with meaning?

Belle

07-25-2007, 12:35 PM

bluedog

07-25-2007, 01:09 PM

Could it be we women like a guy who can use both feet and arms...all at the same time with meaning?
heh heh /mind in gutter/

Belle

07-25-2007, 01:35 PM

heh heh /mind in gutter/

Usually!

bywterbro

07-25-2007, 01:50 PM

Usually!

and here i thought you meant a guy who could walk over to the sink
and do the dishes......:rolleyes:

Belle

07-25-2007, 01:54 PM

and here i thought you meant a guy who could walk over to the sink
and do the dishes......:rolleyes:

I can do the dishes myself!

rosetree

07-25-2007, 02:00 PM

I can do the dishes myself!

Too easy...;)

AtPontchartrain

07-25-2007, 05:32 PM

In 1965, Bob Dylan appeared at the Newport Jazz Festival and played electric guitar. He was booed off the stage. This seeming rejection of 'what had gone before' made Dylan unpopular in parts of the folk community, alienating some fans, and is considered to have deeply affected both folk and rocka and roll.

Bruce Jackson writes:

I was one of the directors of the Newport Folk Festival and I was in the wings during Dylan's Saturday night performance. Every time I heard those stories retold, I'd say, to whoever was talking,"That's not how I remember it. Nobody made a move for the power. Nobody took a swing at the sound man. It wasn't Dylan the audience was booing."

After Dylan's August 3, 2002, concert occasioned all those retellings of the Legends of 1965, I decided to check both the legend and my memory: I took down the original tapes made from the stage microphones during that performance. (I have in my office at UB all of the Newport board's audiotapes, save some that Peter Yarrow borrowed and, to my knowledge, never returned, and some that were made for us by a Providence recording company that shortly thereafter went belly-up and disappeared, along with our half-inch four-track master tapes.)

The entire event, from the beginning of Peter Yarrow's introduction to the beginning of Peter's introduction of the next performer, takes 37 minutes. You can hear the audience very clearly throughout. Yarrow's talk is clear, the musician's performances are clear, the audience's responses are clear. No doubt the sound of the people in the front of that great open-air theater come through more loudly than people far in the back, but there's no reason to assume that they didn't cheer and boo the same things.

This is what is on the tape, what people on stage, in the wings, and throughout most of the audience heard:

YARROW: One, two. Can I have some volume on this microphone? Hello. One, two. Ladies and gentlemen, at this time there's a little microphone setup to be done. Cousin Emmy's a gas, right?

[laughter, applause]

There's someone that's coming on to the program now, as a matter of fact, the entire program tonight was designed to be a whole group of small performances. You know I will be performing later with the group that I'm a part of, you know. [Yarrow was a member of a pop-folk group named Peter, Paul & Mary.]

[light applause]

And we are all limited in the time that we can be on stage for a very specific reason. The concept of the program tonight is to make a program of many, many different points of view that are together and yet without the huge expanse of the performing of any group. We will be very limited in time and so will each person who comes up. The person who's coming up now

[a single note from each string of an electric guitar struck by someone apparently checking the tuning]

Please don't play right now, gentlemen, for this second. Thank you.

[three more guitar notes]

The person who's coming up now is a person who has in a sense

[two brief bursts of feedback hum]

changed the face of folk music to the large American public because he has brought to it a point of view of a poet. Ladies and gentlemen, the person that's going to come up now

[Yarrow pauses a long time, drawing it out; a few hoots at the pause from the audience]

has a limited amount of time

[very loud booing and yelling, shouts of "No, no, no"]

his name is Bob [pause] Dylan

[enthusiastic and sustained cheering and applause from the audience that had watched the electric band set up and which was now watching Dylan plug in his own electric guitar]

[a minute or so of noises of things being moved around, levels checked, voices talking about where to set things. No hoots, jeers, calls, or yells from the audience.Minutes 0:00—7.32 on the tape]

DYLAN AND GROUP: "Maggie's Farm,"

[applause, retuning, a voice says "Ready?" a little more tuning, Dylan says "Okay." 7:32—8:25]

DYLAN AND GROUP: "Rolling Stone" 8:25—14:19

[applause, returning, murmur of musician's voice, 14:19—15:03]

DYLAN AND GROUP: "It Takes a Lot to Laugh, it Takes a Train to Cry," 15:03—18:26

[applause, musician's voices saying "Let's go, man, let's go."Sounds of movement, which I take to be Dylan and the band moving off the stage, followed by audience yelling "No, no, no." 18:26—18:44]

YARROW: Bobby was

[booing]

Yes, he will do another tune, I'm sure. We'll call him back. Would you like Bobby to sing another song? I don't know where he is.

[huge applause, happy yelling. "Yes, yes, yes."]

Listen, it's the fault of the, he was told that he could only do a certain period of time.

[audience yells]

Bobby, can you do another song, please? He's going to get his axe.

[audience chants: "We want Dylan, we want Dylan."]

He's coming.

[audience continues chanting: "We want Dylan. We want Dylan."]

He's going to get an acoustic guitar.

[audience continues chanting at the same level: "We want Dylan. We want Dylan."]

Bobby's coming out now. Yes, I understand, that's okay. We want Bobby, and we do. The time problem has meant that he could only do these few songs. He'll be out as soon as he gets his acoustic guitar.

[audience continues chanting: "We want Dylan. We want Dylan." Then bursts into enthusiastic applause. 18:44—20:26]

[bit of microphone hum, harmonica testing, Dylan says "Peter, get" then a few words I can't make out. Tunes guitar. Dylan says, "You got another one?" A bit more tuning, mumbled conversation, occasional sounds from the audience 20:52—22:42]

DYLAN: "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue" 22:42—27:37

[applause 27:37—28:32, someone in the audience yells "Tambourine, Bobby." Someone else yells, "Tambourine Man." Dylan says, "Okay, I'll do that." Tunes, fusses. Dylan says, "All right." 29:13]

DYLAN: "Mister Tambourine Man," 29:13—35:29

[applause. Dylan says "Thank you very much." Audience calls "More, more." 35:29—35:40]

YARROW: Bob Dylan, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you, Bob. Thank you. The poet, Bob Dylan. Thank you, Bob. [audience continues applauding through this.] One, two. One, two. Thank you, Bob. Ladies and gentlemen, the next group that's coming up

[audience: "No! Bob!" Boos. Rhythmic clapping.]

is the group from which all this music started. You know the tradition of blues in our country originally came from the African tradition and the African tradition

[boos and rhythmic clapping continue]

Ladies and gentlemen, Bob can't come back. The African tradition, when it was brought over originally, was brought over into the deep South, and the music became, to a large extent

[boos and yells continue]

Ladies and gentlemen, please be considerate of Bobby. He can't come back. Please don't make it more difficult than it is. (35:40—37:04)

That's what is on the tape made on stage at Newport, Rhode Island, on the night of July 25, 1965.

Three things stand out:

First, you can hear a lot of individual things yelled by the audience and the general responses of the audience.

Second, all the booing you can hear from the stage is in response to things Peter Yarrow said, not to things Bob Dylan did.

Third, it was Peter Yarrow who first started drawing attention to what guitar Dylan was using. He twice said that he was coming back with an acoustic guitar, and he stressed it each time. I remember wondering at the time why Peter was making such a big deal of what instrument Dylan was going to use.

I've heard people say that Dylan himself gave proof of how upset he was at the boos when he came back to do those encores with that acoustic guitar rather than two more electric songs with the Butterfield group. Nonsense: Dylan and the blues band did three songs together because that was all the songs they'd prepared to perform together. They hadn't prepared more because they'd been told beforehand by us Newport board members that three songs was all they'd be allowed to do.

I know that at some subsequent performances Dylan's electric guitar was indeed booed by people in the audience. But I've never known if those boos were from people who were really outraged and affronted at the electric power or people who read some of the first renderings of the Legend of Newport '65 and thought that was the way they were supposed to behave to be cool. After all, by the end of that summer everybody knew Dylan had gone electric, so why go to a concert if you knew beforehand that you were going to be unhappy and your ears were going to hurt? Maybe to have a good time, screaming and yelling, the way kids do.

After listening to the original recording, I can't help but wonder if that whole short period of public rage at Bob Dylan's electric guitar wasn't just one more passing fad manufactured out of some warped stories that came out of a performance that just who was really there—at the time, if not in the reconstructions of memory—thought was pretty damned fine.

http://buffaloreport.com/020826dylan.html

saturn

07-25-2007, 06:02 PM

Thanks for the write-up -- I have read a number of versions of the story as well.

saturn

07-26-2007, 08:00 AM

In 1968, The Jackson Five signed a one-year contract with Motown Records.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/7/72/Jackson5.jpg/330px-Jackson5.jpg

Elvis Costello was arrested for busking outside a Columbia Records conference in 1977, held at a London hotel. He was fined ₤5.

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Peter Gabriel's smash hit "Sledgehammer" was on the top of the Billboard pop charts on this day in 1986.

http://www.underhuset.com/shortfilmfestival/ukffPix/2006/sledgehammer.jpg

Mick Jagger celebrates his 64th birthday today.

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Staxsun

07-26-2007, 08:28 AM

On this date in 1969, Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. of the Fifth Dimension get married. Tom Jones is inducted into the Gaming Hall of Fame in 2003. The last Three Dog Night concert is held (until their 1981 reunion) in Los Angeles in 1976. The Monkees record "Steppin' Stone" in 1966. Jeannie C. Riley records "Harper Valley P.T.A." in 1968. Sam Cooke's "Chain Gang" is released in 1960. Happy Birthday to Dobie Gray, 65, Brenton Wood, 66, Bobby Hebb, 66, Gary Cherone of Extreme and Van Halen, 47, Roger Meddows-Taylor of Queen, 58, Ian A. Anderson, 60, Headliner of Arrested Development, 40, and Moacir Jose dos Santos, 81. Also born on this date were Kevin Harris of the Dirty Dozen in 1955, Casey Jones in 1939, Charles Walker in 1922, Erskine Hawkins in 1914, Popsy Dixon in 1942, Gus Aiken in 1902, and Al Banks of the Turbans in 1937. Lost to us on this date were Mary Wells in 1992, Charlie McCoy in 1950, Doris Akers in 1995, Ronnie Vaker of TSOP in 1990, and Leslie Bush in 1981.

saturn

07-27-2007, 09:32 AM

In 1997, the Soundtrack album Men In Black started a two-week run at No.1 on the US album chart.

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"Annies Song", by John Denver, reached the top of the pop charts on this day in 1974. It was Denver's biggest hit and was written for his wife.

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Birthdays:

Bobbie Gentry, age 63, and Maureen McGovern, age 58.

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Belle

07-27-2007, 10:00 AM

http://todayinmusichistory.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_todayinmusichistory_20070727.mp3

Staxsun

07-27-2007, 12:11 PM

On this date in 1970, Sly & the Family Stone fail to appear for a free concert in Chicago's Grant Park and a riot ensues. Bob Seger serves as the foreman of a jury in a Michigan criminal trial (and finds the defendant guilty) in 1994. Bee Gee Robin Gibb is hospitalized for nervous exhaustion on the eve of their first full American tour in 1968. Mariah Carey checked herself into an undisclosed hospital suffering from "extreme exhaustion" (and some say a suicide attempt) in 2002. In 1958, fans of rock & roll music were warned that tuning into music on the car radio could cost you more money. Researchers from the Esso gas company said the rhythm of rock & roll could cause the driver to be foot-heavy on the pedal, making them waste fuel. Bruce Springsteen sued his manager Mike Appel for fraud and breach of trust in 1976. Also in 1976, John Lennon was awarded his Green card allowing him permanent residence in the U.S. (after a four year struggle). In 1986, Queen became the first western act since Louis Armstrong in 1964 to perform in Eastern Europe when they played in Budapest Hungary. The Tokens record "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" in 1961. Happy Birthday to Juliana Hatfield, 40, Harvey Fuqua of the Moonglows, 78, Rex Brown of Pantera, 43, Suzi Carr of Will to Power, 54, Jean Toussaint, 47, Nick Reynolds of the Kingston Trio, 74, Michael Vaughn of Paper Lace, 57, and Deirdre Cartwright, 51. Also born on this date were Karl Mueller of Soul Asylum in 1962, Bob Thiele in 1922, Revella Hughes in 1895, Skippy Williams in 1916, Moses Rascoe in 1917, and Julius "Papa Cairo" Lamperez in 1922. Lost to us on this date were Bobby Day in 1990, Leon Wilkeson of Lynyrd Skynyrd in 2001, Milt Buckner in 1977, Tedd Browne in 1968, Rev. C. L. Franklin in 1984, Lightnin' Slim (Otis Hicks) in 1974, Harry Lim in 1990, Morris Pejoe in 1982, J.D. Nicholson in 1991, and Jimmy Radcliffe in 1973.

bywterbro

07-27-2007, 01:02 PM

mick jagger trying 2 sell his car........:D

http://youtube.com/watch?v=HbaGkTXB4TI

saturn

07-28-2007, 10:33 AM

In 1969, police in Moscow reported that thousands of public phone booths had been vandalised after thieves were stealing parts of the phones to convert their acoustic guitars to electric. A feature in a Russian youth magazine had shown details on how to do this.

[No picture, but I loved this story. :D]

In 2002, Dave Matthews Band went to No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Busted Stuff.’

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Rudy Vallee was born on this day in 1901. Singer - "My Time Is Your Time". One of the most popular entertainers of the 1930s, Rudy he was one of the few vocalists to begin crooning before the advent of Bing Crosby. He died in 1986.

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Happy Birthday to Delfeayo Marsalis, age 42.

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saturn

07-28-2007, 10:36 AM

I will be away for 2 weeks doing camp nursing at a camp for kids with diabetes, so little or no Internet access.

Before you feel sorry for me, though -- here is where I will be:

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bywterbro

07-28-2007, 12:35 PM

thats beautiful Saturn......2 weeks of helping kids in a rustic setting...

Belle

07-28-2007, 12:44 PM

saturn

07-28-2007, 12:47 PM

Making the world a better place! This is terrific but know we will miss ya!

Is this a new adventure or something you have done before!

This is about my 17th year doing this -- I am getting to be an old hand at it.

Belle

07-28-2007, 12:54 PM

This is about my 17th year doing this -- I am getting to be an old hand at it.

That is so great! Love the avatar by the way. Huge cat fan!

saturn

07-29-2007, 08:00 AM

Bob Dylan was involved in a motorcycle accident in 1966, leaving him with serious neck injuries.

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Help!premiered in London in 1965. It was the second movie starring The Beatles, following A Hard Day’s Night from the previous year.

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Mama Cass Elliot died in 1974 from a heart attack.

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Happy Birthday to Geddy Lee, age 54.

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SEE Y'ALL IN 2 WEEKS!

Staxsun

07-29-2007, 09:28 AM

Have a great time!! I'll try to keep things going this week. The second week I'll be away as well.

Staxsun

07-30-2007, 12:36 PM

On this date in 1954, Elvis Presley makes his first full stage appearance, opening for a Slim Whitman concert in Memphis. In 1991, a police officer was forced to tear up a traffic ticket given to the limousine that Axl Rose was travelling in after it made an illegal turn. Rose threatened to pull that night's Guns N' Roses gig if the ticket was issued. In 1968, the Beatles closed their Apple Boutique in London, giving away all the stock to passersby. The Troggs started a two week run at Number 1 on the U.S. charts with "Wild Thing". Happy Birthday to Paul Anka, 66, Edd "Kookie" Byrnes, 74, Buddy Guy, 71, Neal McCoy, 46, Kate Bush, 49, Christine McGuire of the McGuire Sisters, 77, Brad Hargreaves of Third Eye Blind, 35, David Sanborn, 62, Sean Moore of the Manic Street Preachers, 39, Dwayne O'Brien of Little Texas, 44, Craig Gannon of the Smiths, 41, Otis Taylor, 59, Joyce Jones of First Choice, 58, Andy Scott of Sweet, 58, Louise Wener of Sleeper, 39, and Hugh Nicholson of Marmalade, 58. Also born on this date were Henry Ford I in 1863, Hilton Jefferson in 1903, Big Jack Johnson in 1940, Bell Ray in 1909, and Jeffrey Hammond of Jethro Tull in 1946. Lost to us on this date were Sam Phillips in 2003, Glen Goine of Parliament Funkadelic in 1978, Jimmy Blanton in 1942, and Donald Myrick in 1993.

AtPontchartrain

07-30-2007, 01:27 PM

The Troggs started a two week run at Number 1 on the U.S. charts with "Wild Thing".

Chip Taylor, who wrote Wild Thing, is Angelina Jolie's uncle.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4217852014132595121

Staxsun

07-31-2007, 10:35 AM

On this date in 1966, the first Cream concert is held, in Windsor England. The Rolling Stones "Gimme Shelter" film debuts in London in 1971. Also in 1971, James Taylor went to Number 1 on the U.S. charts with the Carole King song "You've Got A Friend". Still in 1971, a security guard was stabbed to death during a concert by the Who at New York's Forest Hill Stadium. In 1980, John Phillips of the Mamas and the Papas was apprehended by FBI agents for possession of cocaine. In 1951, Ray Charles married Eileen Williams, a brief marriage of one year. In 1969, Elvis Presley kicked off a four week engagement at the Las Vegas International Hotel (his first live show since 1961). He supposedly made $1.5 million. On the menu was the Elvis special, polk salad with corn muffins and honey. In 1999, Wu-Tang Clan member ODB was arrested for crack and marijuana possession in New York. "Mac Davis Day" is held in Lubbock Texas as a street is named in his honor in 2004. Neil Sedaka records "Oh Carol" in 1959. Happy Birthday to Jim Corr of the Corrs, 43, Fatboy Slim, 44, Gary Lewis, 62, Lobo (Kent Lavoie), 64, Will Champion of Coldplay, 29, Bob Welch, 61, Daniel Boone, 65, Stanley Jordan, 48, Jerry Rivera, 34, John Lowery of Marilyn Manson, 36, Malcolm Ross of Aztec Camera, 47, Hugh McDowell of ELO, 54, Daniel Ash of Love & Rockets, 50, Bill Berry of R.E.M., 49, and Karl Green of Herman's Hermits, 60. Also born on this date were Ahmet Ertegun in 1923, Peter E. Bocage in 1887, Kenny Burrell in 1931, Big Crawford in 1891, Leaveil Degree of the Whispers in 1948, Louis "Barney" Hubert in 1927, George Kelly in 1915, Roy Milton in 1907, and David Saxon in 1919. Lost to us on this date were Jim Reeves in 1964, Joe Liggins in 1987, Teddy Wilson in 1986, Lonnie Smith in 1995, Benjamin "Bullmoose" Jackson in 1989, Tom Gary in 1975, Booker Ervin in 1970, Curtis Counce in 1963, and Pete "GTR" Franklin in 1975.

bywterbro

07-31-2007, 05:36 PM

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Staxsun

08-01-2007, 07:43 AM

Before I forget, Happy Birthday to the late Jerry Garcia who was born in 1942 and left us way to soon. On this date in 1981, MTV begins 'cable-casting'. The Rolling Stones turn down an invitation from President Bill Clinton to play at the White House in 1994. The Concerts for Bangladesh are held at Madison Square Garden in New York in 1971. The film "American Graffiti" opens in 1973. Johnny Cash leaves Sun Records and signs with Columbia Records in 1958. Elvis Presley is named "Public Enemy #1" by the East German newspaper 'Young World' in 1960. George Harrison becomes the last Beatle to father a child as his son Dhani is born in 1978. Rod Stewart's group "Steam Packet" opens two shows for the Rolling Stones at the London Palladium in 1964. The Mick Jagger movie "Performance" is released in 1970. Aretha Franklin holds her first non-gospel recording session in 1960. Chubby Checker's "The Twist" is released in 1960. Happy Birthday to Robert Cray, 49, Adam Duritz of Counting Crows, 43, Chuck D, 47, Coolio, 44, Tim Bachman of BTO, 56, Boz Burrell of Bad Company, 61, Andre Gagnon, 65, Suzi Gardner of L7, 47, Joe Elliott of Def Leppard, 48, Michael Penn, 54, and Deitra Farr, 50. Also born on this date were Francis Scott Key in 1779, Ronnie Kemper in 1909, Sam Charters in 1929, Maria Hawkins Cole in 1922, Elmer E. Crumbley in 1908, Al Perkins in 1933, and Piano Slim in 1928. Lost to us on this date were Johnny Burnette in 1964, George Dixon in 1994, George W. Lee in 1976, Doug Finnell in 1988, Cecil Mack in 1944, Bob Talley in 1995, Sam Wooding in 1985, and Bud Powell in 1966.

Staxsun

08-02-2007, 12:57 PM

On this date in 1973, John Phillips of the Mamas & the Papas files a nine million dollar lawsuit against the group's label, alledging 60 million dollars in unpaid royalties. In 1991, Rick James and his girlfriend Tanya Hijazi were arrested in Hollywood and charged with assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated mayhem, torture, false imprisonment, and forcible oral copulation. Jerry Lee Lewis opens the Thunderbird hotel in Las Vegas for a $9500 paycheck in 1963. The audience carries Billy Joel out on their shoulders at the end of his Leningrad, Russia concert in 1987. Aretha Franklin makes her TV debut on "American Bandstand" in 1962. Beach Boy Carl Wilson is indicted in Los Angeles for failure to perform the required community service as a conscientious objector to military service in 1969. Bob Dylan attends his ten-year high school reunion in Hibbing Minnesota but leaves when a drunk tries to pick a fight in 1969. Happy Birthday to Mojo Nixon, 50, Andrew Gold, 56, Andy Fairweather-Low, 57, Chris Bennett, 59, Apollonia, 48, Carl Saunders, 64, Zelma Davis of C+C Music Factory, Dave Govan, 67, Kathy Lennon, 64, Hank Cochran, 72, Ted Harris, 70, Edward Patten of the Pips, 68, and Garth Hudson, 70. Also born on this date were Pete De Freitas of Echo & the Bunnymen in 1961, Fat Larry in 1949, Jim Capaldi in 1944, Joe Harnell in 1924, Doris Coley of the Shirelles in 1941, "Big" Walter Price in 1917, Big Nick Nicholas in 1922, Mark Naftalin in 1944, Les Dudek in 1957, Natty Dominique in 1896, Bixie Crawford in 1923, and Homer and James Banks in 1941. Lost to us on this date weree Ron Townson of the Fifth Dimension in 2001, Brian Cole of the Association in 1972, James Jamerson in 1983, David Martin of Sam the Sham & the Pharoahs in 1987, Jerome Smith of KC & the Sunshine Band in 2000, Leo Soileau in 1980, Ray Durant in 1980, and Clyde "Porkchop" Lasley in 1977.

Staxsun

08-03-2007, 12:33 PM

On this date in 1971, Paul McCartney announced the formation of his new group Wings with his wife Linda, and ex-Moody Blues member Denny Laine. Patsy Cline gets a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1999. The Doors started a two week run at Number 1 with "Hello, I Love You" in 1968. "Drive" by the Cars was re-released following its dramatic use on TV during the Live Aid concert. All the royalties from the record went to the Band Aid trust. The Jimi Hendrix Experience played the first of five nights at the Salvation Club in New York City in 1967. The Beatles make their last performance at Liverpool's Cavern Club in 1963. The Rolling Stones record "Have You Seen our Mother, Baby" in 1966. Happy Birthday to Tony Bennett, 81, Spinderella, 36, Richard Adler, 86, Holly (Arnstein) Lake of Dream, 22, Shirley Manson, 41, Beverly Lee of the Shirelles, 66, John York of the Byrds, 61, B.B. Dickerson of War, 58, John Graham of Earth, Wind & Fire, 56, Dean Sams of Lonestar, 41, James Hetfield of Metallica, 44, Sean Tyla of Ducks Deluxe, 60, Ed Roland of Collective Soul, 44, and Ian Bairnson of Pilot, 54. Also born on this date were Joseph Spence in 1910, Gordon Stoker of the Jordanaires in 1935, Robert Buck of 10,000 Maniacs in 1958, Oliver Alcorn in 1910, Lawrence Brown in 1905, Easy Baby in 1934, Kansas Fields in 1995, Eddie Jefferson in 1918, Jake Porter in 1916, and Cedric Wallace in 1909. Lost to us on this date were Arthur Lee of Love in 2006, David A. Martin of Sam the Sham & the Pharoahs in 1987, Richard Nickens of the El Dorados in 1991, Ed Pratt in 1978, and Joe Thomas in 1986.

Staxsun

08-03-2007, 12:36 PM

I'll be leaving tomorrow morning for a week, so you guys have a week to yourselves before Saturn gets back. I know you can keep it updated.

Belle

08-06-2007, 07:38 PM

Oh my I knew I was missing something

Here goes, not near as good but heck I am just trying.:o

1939 - 1st broadcast of "Dinah Shore Show" on NBC-radio
1965 - Beatles release "Help" album in UK

Birthdays

1941 - Doris Ernestine Hays, composer
1952 - Ton Scherpenzeel, Dutch rock keyboardist (Earth and Fire)
1952 - Barrel Scherpenzeel, rocker (Earth and Fire)
1953 - Pat MacDonald, rocker (Timbuk 3)
1956 - Vinnie Vincent, heavy metal rocker (Solo-Ashes to Ashes)

Deaths

1775 - Heinrich Nikolaus Gerber, composer, dies at 72
1784 - Karl Kohaut, composer, dies at 57
1799 - Joseph Friebert, composer, dies at 74
1816 - Karl Frieberth, composer, dies at 80
1820 - Antonin Vranicky, composer, dies at 59

Other stuff

2005 - Cuban singer Ibrahim Ferrer, one of the stars of the 1990s Buena Vista Social Club CD series, dies in Havana at the age of 78. The artist had returned three days earlier from a one-month tour of Europe, and a week before dying he appeared in pain singing at a festival in Barcelona.

2004 - Funk legend Rick James is found dead at 9:45 a.m. PT at his Los Angeles home by a caretaker. He is 56.

2002 - Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher suffers from whiplash and shock after he is injured in a car accident in Indianapolis. The band is forced to postpone upcoming concerts in Philadelphia and Boston.

1998 - Nat Gonella, one of Britain's most respected jazz trumpeters, dies in Gosport, Hampshire. He is 90. Gonella led one of the most popular dance bands of the '30s and was regarded by some as the U.K.'s answer to Louis Armstrong.

1998 - Indian students stage a Peace Festival in Mumbai for the anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing to protest their country's recent nuclear weapons testing. Peace Together 98, on the campus lawns of St. Andrews College in the Mumbai suburb of Bandra, India features free performances from top Hindi pop artists such as Lucky Ali, Sagarika, Mehnaaz, Uday Benega, and Vikas Bhalla.

1998 - Ted Nugent, the singer/songwriter, guitarist, politician, self-proclaimed "outdoorsman," and morning talk-show host embarks on a 15-city U.S. jaunt in Los Angeles. Bassist Johnny G. and drummer Tommy Aldridge accompany Nugent on the tour.

1998 - The last new episode of Magic Johnson's talk show "The Magic Hour" airs. The show - which featured performances by a variety of music acts, including Boyz II Men, Simply Red, Mary J. Blige, and Hanson - consistently suffered poor reviews and low ratings.

1996 - Vince Neil, former singer of '80's metal band Motley Crue, attempts to play a show at an Indiana club. The show, starting more than four hours late, ends after only three songs. Neil claims that he isn't feeling well, and that the audience of "rednecks" don't appreciate his talent. No refunds are offered, and police, called to the scene shortly thereafter, barely stave off a riot of over 500 irate ticket-holders.

1996 - Pearl Jam singer Eddie Vedder videotapes the Ramones placing their hands in cement on the Hollywood Rock Walk prior to a Ramones show at The Palace. The Ramones claim this is their last show ever.

1995 - R&B singer Brandy receives four trophies at the first Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards. TLC took group honors for single and solo of the year.

1984 - No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit: ``Ghostbusters,'' Ray Parker Jr. Huey Lewis sues Parker, saying the Academy Award-nominated song sounds too much like his ``I Want a New Drug.''

1973 - Stevie Wonder is seriously injured in a car accident near Winston-Salem, N.C. He remains in a coma for four days.

1973 - No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit: ``The Morning After,'' Maureen McGovern. The song is the theme to the film ``The Poseidon Adventure.''

1970 - An anti-war rock festival is held at Shea Stadium, New York, with Janis Joplin, Paul Simon, Steppenwolf, and Johnny Winter.

1964 - Rod Stewart makes his television debut on the British show ``The Beat Room.''

1953 - Pat MacDonald of Timbuk 3 is born. MacDonald and his wife, Barbara, form the duo. Their biggest hit is ``The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades,'' a top 20 hit in 1986.

Belle

08-06-2007, 07:47 PM

I'll be leaving tomorrow morning for a week, so you guys have a week to yourselves before Saturn gets back. I know you can keep it updated.

You guys do such a better job but I am trying

bywterbro

08-06-2007, 07:59 PM

1970 - An anti-war rock festival is held at Shea Stadium, New York, with Janis Joplin, Paul Simon, Steppenwolf, and Johnny Winter.

look how the climate has changed in this country in 37 years....
today any band that even makes anti bush statements puts
their career in jeopardy......ie. ..Dixie Chix......
theres no big bands that im aware of in the u.s doing anti war concerts ....
back then it was fairly common....

Belle

08-07-2007, 10:57 AM

August 07

2001 - Guitarist William Lewis (Billy) Byrd dies in Nashville of natural causes. He is 81. Byrd is known as one of the first to introduce electric guitar to country music.

2001 - American harmonica virtuoso Larry Adler, who was blacklisted during the McCarthy era and had long made Britain his home, dies at a London hospital following a long illness. He is 87.

1999 - It's Woodstock '99 all over again when violence erupts outside a Dave Matthews Band concert in Hartford, Conn. Unruly behavior in the parking lot of the Meadows Music Theater requires intervention by riot police and leads to a total of 55 arrests.

1998 - The 7-year-old son of Grammy-winning producer Bill Bottrell falls to his death from a cliff on the Mendocino County coast in Northern California. Bottrell's son, William, wanders away late in the afternoon and is later found at the bottom of the cliff. Bottrell won a Grammy for producing Sheryl Crow's 1994 "All I Wanna Do."

1997 - Garth Brooks plays a free concert in New York's Central Park. The concert was to coincide with the release of Brooks' new album "Sevens." However, release of the album is delayed.

1995 - Alanis Morissette's biting "You Oughta Know" soars to No. 1 on Billboard's Modern Rock chart and is the most requested tune on rock radio.

1995 - Rapper LL Cool J marries Simone Johnson, the mother of his two children.

1986 - No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit: ``Glory of Love,'' Peter Cetera. Cetera was a member of the group Chicago until 1982.

1976 - No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit: ``Don't Go Breaking My Heart,'' Elton John & Kiki Dee. The song is the first on which John sings to hit No. 1 on the British charts.

1974 - Vocalist Peter Wolf of the J. Geils Band marries actress Faye Dunaway. They divorce in 1979.

1964, appearing at the 4th Richmond Jazz Festival held over 3 days in Richmond, England, The Rolling Stones, Ronnie Scott, Tuby Hayes, Manfred Mann, Yardbirds and Mose Allison

1958 - Vocalist Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden is born in Sheffield, England.
August 7th: Born on this day

Births

1966, Born on this day, Kristin Hersh, singer, songwriter, Throwing Muses (1992 UK No.46 'Firepile EP'), and solo.

1965, Born on this day, Raul Malo, singer, songwriter, The Mavericks, (1998 UK No.4 single 'Dance The Night Away'), and solo.

1964, Born on this day, Ian Dench, guitar, EMF, (1990 UK No.3 & US No.1 single 'Unbelievable').

1960, Born on this day, Jacqui O'Sullivan, singer, Bananarama, (joined in 1988, 1988 UK No.5 single 'I Want You Back').

Belle

08-08-2007, 07:55 PM

I missed the 8th. Too damn tired from working in the 100 degree heat. Sorry

Man I miss Staxson and Saturn. Bushed..see you later perhaps.

steeleye

08-08-2007, 11:47 PM

Belle, you're doing a great job. Point me to the source of this info and I'll help.

saturn

08-13-2007, 10:52 AM

Four days after Jerry Garcia's death on August 9, 1995, the largest of many memorials draws 20,000 fans to Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.

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In 1990, rhythm and blues singer Curtis Mayfield is paralyzed from the waist down after being struck by a lighting rig before an outdoor concert in Brooklyn, N.Y. Mayfield died in 1999.

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Celebrating birthdays:

George Shearing, age 88 and Dan Fogelberg, age 56

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Staxsun

08-13-2007, 12:52 PM

On this date in 1980, Todd Rundgren is held hostage while his Woodstock, New York house is robbed. Bachman-Turner Overdrive disband in 1977. The Four Seasons sue Vee-Jay Records for non-payment of royalties in 1963. Bobby Darin signs a six-picture deal with Paramount Studios worth $1 million in 1959. John Lennon and Stevie Wonder perform at New York's "One-To-One Concert" to aid the retarded in 1972. The Supremes record "Baby Love" in 1964. Brenda Lee records "Sweet Nothin's" in 1959. The Guess Who record "American Woman" in 1969. Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton records the original "Hound Dog" in 1952. Happy Birthday to Dave "Baby" Cortez, 69, Danny Bonaduce, 48, Jimmy McCracklin, 86, Pluto Shervington, 57, Feargal Sharkey and Michael Bradley of the Undertones are 49 and 48 respectively, Sean Stokes of the Bachelors, 67, Tony Santini of ShaNaNa, 59, Mulgrew Miller, 52, Andy Griggs, 34, Mike Melancon of Emerson Drive, 29, and Kathleen Battle, 59. Also born on this date were Don Ho in 1930, Big Chief Russell Moore in 1912, Son Seals in 1942, Joe Puma in 1927, Charles "Buddy" Rogers in 1904, Benny Bailey in 1925, Nate Kazebier in 1912, Baby Boy Warren in 1919, Anna Mae Winburn in 1913, W.L. Richardson of the Fairfield Four in 1913, Jimmy McCulloch of Small Faces in 1953, Wesley Devereaux of the Sultans in 1933, James "Billy" Anderson in 1919, and Fanita Barrett of the Blossoms in 1938. Lost to us on this date were King Curtis in 1971, Ed Townsend in 2003, Francine Hurd Barker (Peaches of Peaches & Herb) in 2005, Harold "Tina" Brooks in 1974, Joe Hinton in 1968, Joe Tex in 1982, and Jesse "Babyface" Thomas in 1995.

Belle

08-13-2007, 02:57 PM

Glad you are all back! I gave up. Forgot to post on many days and my net finds were just finds not real information this crew was interested in.

Carry on and thanks.

Lester_leaps_in

08-13-2007, 04:10 PM

Welcome back. I had just assumed the missing days were historically insignificant.

I don't comment often, but I really do enjoy your postings here.

saturn

08-14-2007, 08:55 AM

In 1965, Sonny & Cher started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with "I Got You Babe".

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In 1974, Paul Anka's cheesy song, "You're Having My Baby" went gold on this date.

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Happy Birthday to David Crosby, age 66, and Sarah Brightman, age 46.

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Staxsun

08-14-2007, 12:31 PM

On this date in 1962, unhappy with drummer Pete Best's role in the Beatles, Brian Epstein and the three other members decide to sack him. His last gig with them was the following night at the Cavern in Liverpool. In 1970, Stephen Stills was arrested on suspected drug charges while staying at a San Diego Hotel after being found crawling along a corridor in an incoherent state (BTDT). In 1985, Michael Jackson outbid Yoko Ono and Paul McCartney (although Paul says he didn't know about it) to secure the rights to the ATV Music Publishing catalogue. He gained the rights to more than 250 Lennon and McCartney songs for a mere 47.5 million. In 2006, Boy George was seen sweeping the streets in New York as part of a five-day community service sentence after being found guilty of wasting police time. It was that or jail. Funded by a 400 pound loan, "So It Goes" by Nick Lowe became the first record released on Stiff Records in 1976. Lowe played all the instruments. A Washington DC disk jockey forms the "National Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Elvis Presley" in 1956. Diana Ross gives birth to her first child, Rhonda, in 1971. The father is later revealed to be Motown founder, Barry Gordy, Jr. Happy Birthday to Kevin Cadogan of Third Eye Blind, 37, Dash Crofts, 67, Steve Martin, 62, Larry Graham, 61, Sharon Bryant of Atlantic Starr, 51, Slim Dunlap of the Replacements, 56, John Cavacas, 77, Walter Blanding, 36, Maddy Prior of Steeleye Span, 60, George Newsome of the Climax Blues Band, 60, Ray Beckenstein, 84, Don Bennett (the pianist, not the bass player), 66, Lionel Morton of The Four Pennies, 65, Buddy Greco, 81, and Ben Sidran, 64. Also born on this date were Lorez Alexander in 1929, Howard Bowie of the Zion Harmonizers in 1938, Bricktop in 1894, Roland Hall in 1938, Stuff Smith in 1909, Eddie Costa in 1930, Jack Gardner in 1903, and Alyce King in 1916. Lost to us on this date were Johnny Burnette in 1964, Roy Buchanan in 1988, Tony Williams in 1992, Carl Fizer of the Olympics, shot in the Watts riots of 1965, Gladys Presley (Elvis' mother) in 1958, Fred Below in 1988, Big Bill Broonzy in 1958, Bobo Jenkins in 1984, Lafayette Leake in 1990, Ron Malo in 1992, and Chester Zardis in 1990.

saturn

08-15-2007, 09:22 AM

Lionel Richie and Diana Ross teamed up to bring us “Endless Love,” the song that began a 9 week hold on the number 1 position this week in 1981.

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Paul Simon gave a concert in Central Park, New York in 1991. Three quarters of a million people showed up for the free performance.

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Born on this day in 1896, Leon Theremin, Russian inventor. Most famous for his invention of the theremin, one of the first electronic musical instruments. He first performed the theremin with the New York Philharmonic in 1928. He died on 3rd November 1993.

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Oscar Peterson celebrates his 82nd birthday today.

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Staxsun

08-15-2007, 12:25 PM

On this date in 1969, the Woodstock Festival was held on Max Yasgur's farm. Crowd estimates were 400,000, while there were three deaths, two births, and four miscarriages. In 1958, Buddy Holly married Maria Elena Santiago in Lubbock Texas. Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts was being treated for throat cancer in 2004. "Cass Elliot Day" is declared in Baltimore Maryland in 1973. Scott Walker of the Walker Brothers is hospitalized after being found in his natural gas-filled apartment in London in 1966. George Harrison's autobiography, "I. Me, Mine" is originally published in 1980. Bobby Darin records "If I Were A Carpenter" in 1966. MGM signs the Dave Clark Five to an exclusive film contract in 1964. In 1995, the Dublin hotel owned by U2, 'The Clarence', was damaged by a fire which took over three hours to control. In 2002, a memorial to John Lennon was unveiled in the remote Scottish village of Durness where Lennon had spent his holidays as a child. The lyrics from "In My Life" had been inscribed on three stones. Boyz II Men started a 13 week run at #1 on the U.S. charts with "End of The Road" in 1992. It broke the 36-year record held by Elvis for the longest run at #1. In 1979, the futuristic satire film "Americathon" premiered in Los Angeles featuring Meat Loaf. In 1965, the Beatles set a new world record for the largest attendance at a pop concert when they played in front of 55,600 fans at Shea Stadium in New York City. Happy Birthday to Bobby Caldwell, 56, Johnny Thunder, 66, Jimmy Webb, 60, MCA of the Beastie Boys, 40, Floyd Ashman of the Tams, 74, Marshall Schofield of the Fall, 45, Tommy Aldridge of Whitesnake, 57, Stix Hooper of the Crusaders, 69, Pete York of the Spencer Davis Group, 65, Don Rich, 66, Matt Johnson of The The, 46, Simon Dawbarn of 911, 33, and Val Wiseman, 65. Also born on this date were Bobby Helms in 1933, Jackie Brenston in 1930, Bill Pinkney of the Drifters in 1925, Nolan Washington of the Zion Harmonizers in 1931, Hugo Winterhalter in 1909, Charles Tobias in 1898, Ned Washington in 1901, Bobby Caldwell in 1951, Bobby Byrd in 1934, Buster Brown in 1911, Joseph C. Garland in 1903, Billy Griffin in 1950, James Hendrix in 1920, Clarence W. Jones in 1889, Frederick Knight in 1944, Little Beaver in 1945, and George Morrow in 1925. Lost to us on this date were Thomas Wayne in 1971, Jackie Edwards in 1992, Norman Petty in 1984, Erbie Bowser in 1995, Eddie Dawson in 1972, and Sticks McGhee in 1961.

NYMAMA

08-15-2007, 01:31 PM

WOW every year when this anniversary comes around I say I can't belive it was that many years ago. It seems like yesterday.

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saturn

08-16-2007, 09:52 AM

Elvis Presley was found dead at Graceland in 1977. He was 42.

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In 1975, Peter Gabriel announced he was leaving Genesis to go solo.

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In 1968, The Jackson Five made their formal debut with Diana Ross and The Supremes at the Great Western Forum, California.

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Madonna celebrates her 49th birthday today.

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Staxsun

08-16-2007, 12:26 PM

In 1985, (on her birthday) Madonna married Sean Penn in Malibu. Paul Simon marries Carrie Fisher in 1983. In 1957, Buddy Holly & the Crickets play the Apollo Theatre in Harlem and are booed. Unlike the movie, it takes three days to win over the audience. Dave Clark Five vocalist Mike Smith is pulled off the stage by fans in Chicago, breaking two ribs, in 1965. Beach Boy Brian Wilson performs in concert for the first time with his daughters , Carnie and Wendy (of Wilson Phillips) in 1995. In 2005, P Diddy appeared on the "Today Show" and announced that he was altering his stage name again, dropping the 'P' and referring to himself as 'Diddy'. In 1980, keyboard player Jools Holland left Squeeze. The Guess Who receive their first American gold record for "These Eyes" in 1969. Ricky Nelson records "Be-Bop Baby" in 1957. Also in 1957, the Everly Brothers record "Wake Up Little Susie". In 1966, during a U.S. tour, the Beatles appeared at a stadium in Philadelphia playing their set during a huge electrical storm. In 1962, Little Stevie Wonder released his first single, "I Call It Pretty Music". He was twelve and was backed by Marvin Gaye on drums. Happy Birthday to Eydie Gorme, 76, LL Cool J, 39, Angela Bassett, 49, Matt Lukin of Mudhoney, 43, Chris Pedersen of Camper Van Beethoven, 47, Tim Farriss of INXS, 50, Ketty Lester, 73, Scott Asheton of The Stooges, 58, Gordon Fleet of the Easybeats, 61, Kevin Ayers of Soft Machine, 62, Gary Loizzo of the American Breed, 62, Fess Parker, 80. J.T. Taylor of Kool & the Gang, 54, Russ Titelman, 63, T. K. Hulin, 64. Eddie Kirkland, 79, Emily Erwin of the Dixie Chicks, 35, Vanessa Carlton, 27, Barry Hay of Golden Earring, 59, and Robert "Squirrel" Lester of the Chi-Lites, 65. Also born on this date were Huey "Cookie" Thierry in 1936, Barbara George in 1942, Bobby Mitchell in 1935, Carl Perkins in 1928, Eric Bibb in 1951, Ernie Freeman in 1922, Al Hibbler in 1915, Chuck Guillory in 1919, Pervis Spann in 1932, Melvin "Lil Son" Jackson in 1915, Murray McEachern in 1915, Mal Waldron in 1926, Chris Curtis of the Searchers in 1941, and Bill Evans in 1929. Lost to us on this date were Elvis Presley (I know, I had to mention it again), Robert Johnson in 1938, Alan Caddy of the Tornadoes in 2000, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan in 1997, Bobby Debarge in 1995, Dan Pickett in 1967, and Too Tight Henry in 1971.

saturn

08-17-2007, 10:03 AM

Woodstock – the real one – ended for half a million people on August 17th, 1969. Performers included Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Ten Years After, John Sebastian, Sha Na Na and others.

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In 1998, Carlos Santana received a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.

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And I have no idea who the woman in the picture is.

Happy Birthday to Belinda Carlisle, age 49, and Colin James, age 43.

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Staxsun

08-17-2007, 12:29 PM

On this date in 1960, the Beatles perform for the first time outside of England - at the Indra Club in Hamburg, Germany. In 1965, the Byrds were forced to cancel a concert during their UK tour when only 250 of 4000 tickets had been sold at The Guildhall in Portsmouth. In 1955, Sun Records released "I Forgot to Remember to Forget" by Elvis Presley which failed to make the pop chart but became a #1 U.S. Country hit. In 1988, Sweet announced they were reforming after receiving a large offer from MCA Records. In 1995, Depeche Mode singer Dave Gahan was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center after an apparent suicide attempt in Los Angeles with a two-inch laceration to his wrist. In 1972, Gladys Knight appears on ABC-TV's "The Dating Game". In 1992, Wayne Newton files for bankruptcy, owing $20 million. In 1999, Led Zeppelin topped a chart of Britain's most bootlegged musicians with 384 bootleg titles featuring Led Zeppelin performances. The Beatles came in second with 320 entries, other acts with large numbers included the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, and Pink Floyd. In 1995, Microsoft buys the rights to use the Rolling Stones' "Start Me Up" to advertise their Windows 95 software. In 1980, John Phillips of the Mamas & the Papas is arrested as part of a drug ring. In 1962, a riot breaks out at a Gary "U.S." Bonds concert in Boston. Gary Puckett & the Union Gap record "Woman Woman" in 1967. The Hollies record "Stop Stop Stop" in 1966. Happy Birthday to Sam Butera, 80, Eric Johnson, 53, Gary Talley of the Box Tops, 60, Sib Hashian of Boston, 58, John Seiter of Spanky & Our Gang, 63, Steve Gorman of the Black Crowes, 42, Kevin Rowland of Dexy's Midnight Runners, 55, Thomas Jefferson Anderson, 79, Abram Chasins, 104, Donnie Wahlberg of NKOTB, 38, Jill Cunniff of Luscious, 41, Maria McKee of Lone Justice, 43, Colin Moulding of XTC, 52, Posdnuos of De La Soul, 38, Jack Sperling, 85, and Betty Cody, 86. Also born on this date were Luther Allison in 1939, Georgia Gibbs in 1919, Walter Brown in 1917, Mark Dinning in 1933, Larry Clinton in 1909, Wayne Raney in 1921, George Duvivier in 1920, Ike Quebec in 1918, Mae West in 1893, Marcus A. Garvey in 1887, Guitar Gable in 1937, Duke Pearson in 1932, Dave "Snaker" Ray in 1943, and Albert Washington in 1935. Lost to us on this date were Paul Williams of the Temptations in 1973, Pearl Bailey in 1990, Gary Chester in 1987, Bertrand Odom in 2004, Rick Griffith in 1991, James "Buddy" Butts in 1922, "Wild" Bill Davis in 1995, Baby Tate in 1972, Tab Smith in 1971, Johnny Sayles in 1993, Rev. Elmore Morris, Jr. in 1979, Paul Murphy in 1994, Hammie Nixon in 1984, and W. L. Richardson in 1993.

sophisticated sissy

08-17-2007, 09:16 PM

...hope there's not any duplication...

47 years ago- The Beatles arrive in Hamburg, Germany for their first performances outside England. (1960)

43 years ago- The Kinks' "You Really Got Me" is released in the U.K. on Pye Records. (1964)

39 years ago- The Door's "Waiting For the Sun" starts a 4-week run on the album chart. (1968)

39 years ago- Hush, by Deep Purple is released. (1968)

38 years ago- The Jefferson Airplane perfoms at the final day of Woodstock. (1969)

30 years ago- FTD reports that in one day the number of orders for flowers
to be delivered to Graceland has surpassed the number for any other event in the company's history. (1977)

20 years ago- "La Bamba", a remake of Ritchie Valens' hit by Los Lobos on Slash records, is #5 on Rolling Stone magazine's Top 10 singles list. (1987)

2 years ago- A federal judge in New Orleans fines Michael Jackson $10,000 for missing a court date the previous month. Jackson is being sued by a Kenner, Louisiana man who says he suddenly remembered Jackson holding him hostage and sexually abusing him during a cross-country car ride in 1984. (2005)

As Paul Harvey used to say,..."and dat's the rest... of the story".....:)

saturn

08-18-2007, 08:27 AM

Neil Young saw the top of the Billboard charts on this day with his hit "Heart Of Gold" in 1972

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In 1962, Ringo Starr made his debut with The Beatles at the horticultural society Dance, Birkenhead.

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Birthdays -- Patrick Swayze, 55, and Johnny Preston (Running Bear), 77.

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saturn

08-19-2007, 02:26 PM

"West Side Story", the jazz musical by Leonard Bernstein, opened in Washington D. C. in 1957. It moved to Broadway in September.

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Rita Coolidge and Kris Kristofferson were married in Malibu, California, in 1973. The singing pair divorced near the end of 1979.

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Kris, Rita and friends

In 1969, Joni Mitchell, David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Jefferson Airplane all appeared on the ABC TV Dick Cavett Show from Television Center in New York City.

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Celebrating a birthday today - Ginger Baker (Cream), age 67

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saturn

08-20-2007, 10:57 AM

In 2003, Madame Tussauds in London opened an interactive Pop Idol display with a speaking waxwork of judge Simon Cowell. The waxwork made comments such as: 'That was extraordinary. Unfortunately extraordinarily bad.' 'Do you really think that you could become a Pop Idol' Well then you're deaf.' 'Thank you. Goodbye and That was the worst performance I've ever seen.'

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Happy Birthday today to Isaac Hayes, age 65 ---

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--- and to Robert Plant, age 59 ---

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--- and to Jamie Cullum, age 28.

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Staxsun

08-20-2007, 12:41 PM

On this date in 1968, the University of Tennessee reported that a guinea pig subjected to days of rock music played at 120 decibels had suffered acute hearing damage. In 1969, after finishing "I Want You, (She's So Heavy)", the Beatles worked on the running order of the Abbey Road album. This was the last time all four Beatles were together in Abbey Road Studios. In 1960, filming begins on the movie "Where The Boys Are" with Connie Francis. In 1955, Bo Diddley appears at the Apollo Theatre in Harlem. In 1992, a U.S. doctor filed a $35 million lawsuit against the Southwest Bell phone company. He alleged that his wife died because he could not reach 911 due to all lines being jammed by demand of Garth Brooks concert tickets. In 1968, Bobby Darin sells his music publishing company for a million dollars. In 1979, Rod Stewart and his wife, Alana Hamilton, become parents of a daughter, Alana. In 1987, Lindsey Buckingham quit Fleetwood Mac. in 1980, John Lennon begins recording of his final album, "Double Fantasy". In 1964, Shirley Bassey records "Goldfinger". Happy Birthday to John Hiatt, 55, Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit, 36, David Lasley, 60, Doug Fieger of the Knack, 55, James Pankow of Chicago, 60, Ralf Hutter of Kraftwerk, 61, Dave Brock of Hawkwind, 66, John Lantree of the Honeycombs, 67, John Clayton, Jr., 55, Terry Clarke, 63, Jon Povey of Pretty Things, 63, Langhorne Slim, 27, Rick Rael, 46, and Richard Zatorski, 50. Also born on this date were Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy in 1949, Dimebag Darrell of Pantera in 1966, Ruby Fisher in 1923, Jim Reeves in 1924, Jimmy Raney in 1927, Frank Rosolino in 1926, "Sneaky" Pete Kleinow of the Flying Burrito Brothers in 1934, Paul Robi of the Platters in 1931, Freddie Moore in 1900, J.J. Malone in 1935, and Willie Hayes in 1950. Lost to us on this date were Leon McAuliffe in 1988, General Morgan in 1958, Michael Neely Bryant in 1972, Johnny Dunn in 1937, Thad Jones in 1986, and Paul Foster of the Soul Stirrers in 1995.

Belle

08-20-2007, 01:05 PM

Happy Birthday John Hiatt

Just saw him last year with the North Mississippi All Stars at the Birchmere and fell in love with the NMAS then.

Here is a youtube of Hiatt and Landreth! Enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SWeS0Uv21s

saturn

08-21-2007, 10:05 AM

Patsy Cline recorded the classic Willie Nelson song, “Crazy,” in 1961. She was still on crutches after going through a car windshield in a June head-on collision. “Crazy” never made it to number 1, but it was her biggest pop hit.

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Joe Strummer, singer, songwriter, guitarist of The Clash and Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros was born on this day in 1952. He died on 22nd December 2002.

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Count Basie, was born on this day in 1904. He worked with Frank Sinatra as well as his own Count Basie band. Died on 26th April 1984.

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Happy Birthday to Kenny Rogers, age 69.

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Staxsun

08-21-2007, 12:35 PM

On this date in 1993, Los Angeles police raid Michael Jackson's Neverland estate looking for evidence of child abuse. In 1972, Jack Casady of Jefferson Airplane was arrested and Grace Slick maced after a fight broke out on-stage during a concert in Akron Ohio. In 1966, the Beatles appeared in a heavy rainstorm at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. This was the gig that convinced Paul McCartney that the Beatles should stop performing live. In 1983, Johnny Ramone of the Ramones had a four-hour brain surgery operation, after being found unconscious in a New York Street where he had been involved in a fight. In 2006, a man surfing the internet in the U.S. foiled a crime in Liverpool England. He was streaming live footage of an upcoming Beatles festival and Mathew Street and spotted three men smashing a shop window and climbing inside. He called the Merseyside police who arrested the men. In 2004, a man in Stoke-On-Trent England named Bryan Adams as the "other man" in his divorce proceeding. His wife was obsessed with the singer and had a 6 foot cut-out of Adams at the foot of the bed and posters on the bedroom walls. In 1996, Rick James is released from prison after serving two years for assault. In 1958, Ricky Nelson records "Lonesome Town". Happy Birthday to James Burton, 68, Jackie DeShannon, 63, Kim Sledge of Sister Sledge, 50, Nick Kane of the Mavericks, 53, Tom Costello, 66, Harold Reid of the Statler Brothers, 68, Glenn Hughes of Deep Purple, 55, Dina Carroll, 39, Budgie of Siouxsie & the Banshees, 50, Liam Howlett of the Prodigy, 36, Carl Giammerese of the Buckinghams, 60, Melissa Schuman of Dream, 23, Kelis Rogers, 27, and Steve Smith of Journey. Also born on this date were Classie Ballou in 1937, Savannah Churchill in 1920, Addison Farmer in 1928, Art Farmer in 1928, Doug James in 1953, George Rains in 1943, and Rodney Richardson in 1917. Lost to us on this date were Theodore G. Bilbo in 1947, Tarheel Slim in 1977, Philip Moore III in 1984, Sam McGee in 1975, and Robert Moog (inventor of the synthesizer) in 2005.

saturn

08-22-2007, 09:15 AM

Bread's hit "Make It With You" made it to the top of the Billboard charts on this day in 1970.

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In 1968, Cynthia Lennon sued John Lennon for divorce, citing his relationship with Yoko Ono.

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John Lee Hooker was born on this day in 1917. He was a genuine blues superstar whose droning, hypnotic grooves were at once both primitive and timeless. But he recorded in a great many more styles than that over a career that stretched across more than half a century. He died in 2001.

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Tori Amos is 44 today.

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Staxsun

08-22-2007, 12:54 PM

On this date in 1970, Elton John signs with Uni Records. In 1956, the film, "The Girl Can't Help It" with Fats Domino, Little Richard, and Gene Vincent debuts in Hollywood. In 2003, Kjell Henning Bjoernestad, an Elvis Presley impersonator, set a world record by singing Elvis' hits non-stop for over 26 hours. In 1966, New York City teenagers Carol Hopkins and Susan Richmond climbed out onto the ledge on the second floor of a NYC hotel and threatened to jump unless they could get to meet the Beatles. The police talked them down. In 1978, Sex Pistol Sid Vicious made his last live stage appearance when he appeared with Rat Scabies in London. In 1956, Elvis Presley begins filming his first movie, "Love Me Tender". Happy Birthday to Dale Hawkins, 69, Ron Dante, 62, Debbie Davies, 55, James DeBarge, 44, Howie D of the Backstreet Boys, 34, Paul Doucette of Matchbox 20, 35, Fred Milano of the Belmonts, 68, Donna Godchaux of the Greatful Dead, 60, Gary Withem of the Union Gap, 61, Debbie Peterson of the Bangles, 46, Roland Orzabal of Tears for Fears, 46, Ian Mitchell of the Bay City Rollers, 49, Chris Biondo, 51, Bob Flanagan of the Four Freshmen, 81, Holly Dunn, 50, David Marks, 59, Beenie Man, 34, Collin Raye, 47, Ricky Lynn Gregg, 46, Mila Mason, 44, GZA of the Wu-Tang Clan, 41, and Gary Lee Conner, 45. Also born on this date were Layne Staley of Alice In Chains in 1967, Claude Debussy in 1862, Carolina Slim in 1923, Malachi Flavors in 1937, Sam Neely in 1949, Kate McTell in 1911, Roscoe Shelton in 1931, Sweet Peas Spivey in 1910, Sonny Thompson in 1916, and Bumps Myers in 1912. Lost to us on this date were David Rose in 1990, Sunbeam Mitchell in 1989, Judge Riley in 1977, Hociel Thomas in 1952, Leonard "Baby Doo" Caston in 1987, Huey Newton in 1989, and John Lee Granderson in 1979.

Belle

08-22-2007, 01:18 PM

Staxsun

08-23-2007, 12:20 PM

On this date in 1970, Lou Reed plays his last gig with the Velvet Underground at Max's Kansas City in New York. In 1968, Ringo Starr temporarily quits the Beatles, but is convinced to stay. In 2000, Kenny Loggins gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 1964, the Beatles perform at the Hollywood Bowl. In 1962, John Lennon marries Cynthia Powell. In 1954, Perez Prado records "Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White". Happy Birthday to Rick Springfield, 58, Cedella Marley, 40, Julian Casablancas of the Strokes, 29, Dean DeLeo of Stone Temple Pilots, 46, Woody Paul of Riders in the Sky, 58, Ira Dean of Trick Pony, 38, Roger Greenaway of Blue Mink, 69, Jimy Sohns of the Shadows of Knight, 61, Tony Micale of the Reflections, 65, Richard Neville of Five, 28, Raul de Souza, 73, Shaun Ryder of Happy Mondays, 45, Mike Burt of Cliff Bennett & the Rebel Rousers, 69, Bruno Chevillon, 48, Pete Shannon of the Nashville Teens, 66, Jimi Jamison of Survivor, 56, Rex Allen, Jr., 60, and Shelly Fairchild, 30. Also born on this date were Keith Moon in 1946, Tom West of Duke Levine in 1958, Dalton Reed in 1952, Jesse Green in 1937, Brian Berkowitz in 1970, Wynona Carr in 1924, Rudy Lewis of the Drifters in 1936, John Lindsay of Harlem Hamfats in 1894, Nathen Page in 1937, and Bobby Watson in 1953. Lost to us on this date were Dwayne Goettel of Skinny Puppy in 1995, Hal Kalin of the Kalin Twins in 2005, Hoot Gibson in 1962, Bill "Boogie" Webb in 1990, Rudolph Valentino in 1926, Willie Guy Rainey in 1983, and Dottie Ivory in 1988.

saturn

08-23-2007, 01:51 PM

There was more than musical excitement at a Grateful Dead concert in 1987. Police killed an escaped drug addict who had shot one of the officers. The event was celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Summer of Love. The band’s In the Dark album had just peaked at number 6 in the U.S. while it’s single, “Touch of Grey,” was a month away from cracking the top 10.

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"Honky Tonk Women" put The Rolling Stones atop the pop charts on this day in 1969.

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In 1967, during a north American tour Herman's Hermits supported by The Who appeared at Atwood Stadium, Flint in Michigan.

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saturn

08-24-2007, 08:46 AM

John Lennon’s killer, Mark Chapman, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on August 24th, 1981.

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Judas Priest successfully defended itself against a lawsuit in 1990, after two fans attempted suicide while listening to the Stained Class album back in 1985.

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"The Power Of Love" put Huey Lewis and The News at the top of the popular music charts on this day in 1985.

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Jean-Michel Jarre is 59 today.

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Staxsun

08-24-2007, 12:19 PM

On this date in 1967, the Beatles attend their first transcendental meditation lecture by the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. In 1968, Keith Moon of the Who drives his Lincoln Continental into the swimming pool of the Flint Michigan Holiday Inn. In 2001, Ann-Margret receives the "Swedish-American of the Year" award in Stockholm from the King and Queen. In 1956, Buddy Holly is in the audience as Little Richard plays Lubbock Texas' Cotton Club. In 1983, Shawn Lewis (Jerry Lee Lewis' fifth wife) dies of a drug overdose. In 1969, the film version of Arlo Guthrie's "Alice's Restaurant" opens in New York and Los Angeles. The Beatles' manager Brian Epstein meets Elvis Presley's manager Colonel Tom Parker for the first time, at the Beverly Hills Hotel in 1964. Elvis Presley records "Love Me Tender" in 1956. Happy Birthday to Mason Williams, 69, Carl Mann, 65, John Bush of Anthrax, 44, Kristyn Osborn of SheDaisy, 37, David Freiberg of Jefferson Airplane, 69, Mark Bedford of Madness, 46, Jeffrey Daniel of Shalamar, 50, Malcolm Duncan of the Average White Band, 62, Ernest Whight, Jr. of Little Anthony & the Imperials, 66, Mike Derosier of Heart, 56, Ken Hensley of Uriah Heep, 62, John Cipollina of Quicksilver Messenger Service, 64, and Marshall Donald Thompson, 66. Also born on this date were Jim Capaldi of Traffic in 1944, Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup in 1905, Alphonse Trent in 1905, Joe Chambers in 1942, Harry VanWalls in 1918, Willie Winfield of the Harptones in 1929, Paul Webster in 1909, Jimmy Soul in 1942, Ruby Smith in 1903, Buster Smith in 1904, L. Little Boyd in 1924, Mabel Franklin in 1919, Wynonie Harris in 1913, and Claude Hopkins in 1903. Lost to us on this date were Louis Prima in 1978, Teddy Smith in 1979, Eugene Pierson in 1977, Jessie Bolian in 1994, Don Byas in 1972, Bill Gaither in 1985, Bill Coleman in 1981, Larrie Londin in 1992, L. C. Green in 1985, and "Washboard Willie" Hensley in 1991.

saturn

08-25-2007, 09:46 AM

Brian Wilson returned to performing live with The Beach Boys in Honolulu in 1967, after a 2 year hiatus. He had had a nervous breakdown and insisted on limiting his work with the band to the studio.

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Leonard Bernstein was born on this day in 1918. Composer, conductor, pianist, lecturer; Probably most known as the conductor for the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. Leonard died in New York City on October 14, 1990.

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Birthdays: Gene Simmons, 58,

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and Elvis Costello, 53

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saturn

08-26-2007, 11:28 AM

In 2003, Jimi Hendrix was voted as the greatest guitarist in rock history, in a list of guitar greats produced by Rolling Stone magazine. Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Keith Richards, Chuck Berry, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Ry Cooder all made it into the top 10.

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In 2004, singer Laura Branigan died of a brain aneurysm at the age of 47. She played Janis Joplin in the US musical Love, Janis.

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Seal hit number 1 in 1995 when “Kiss From a Rose” had its only week at the top. “Kiss From a Rose” would eventually win Grammys for Song of the Year, Record of the Year and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.

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Happy Birthday to Branford Marsalis, age 47.

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saturn

08-27-2007, 08:15 AM

Stevie Ray Vaughan died in a helicopter crash on August 27th, 1990. The chopper hit a man-made ski slope while trying to navigate through dense fog. Remastered and unreleased SRV material continues to trickle out.

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In 1967, Beatles manager Brian Epstein was found dead, locked in a bedroom at his London home. A coroner's inquest concluded that Epstein died from an overdose of the sleeping pill Carbitrol.

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Happy Birthday to Darryl Dragon (of Captain and Tennille), age 65 and Tommy Sands, age 70.

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Staxsun

08-27-2007, 12:10 PM

On this date in 1965, the Beatles meet Elvis Presley at his Bel-Air California home. In 1962, Elvis begins filming the movie "It Happened At the World's Fair" in Seattle. In 1977, Jackson Browne records "Stay" and "Running on Empty" in concert in Columbia Maryland. Happy Birthday to Randy Bachman, 64, B.J. Thomas, 65, Tim Bogert of the Vanilla Fudge, 63, Ma$e, 30, Glen Matlock of the Sex Pistols, 51, Yolanda Adams, 44, Alex Lifeson of Rush, 54, Alice Coltrane, 70, Mario, 21, Lee Brennan of 911, 32, David "Billy" Knight, 60, Jeff Cook of Alabama, 58, Kevin Kavanaugh of the Asbury Jukes, 56, and Mark Calderon of Color Me Badd, 37. Also born on this date were Lester Young in 1904, Fernest Arceneaux in 1940, Ann Armstrong in 1948, Odie Payne in 1926, Val Poliuto of the Jaguars in 1936, Roland Prince in 1946, Sonny Sharrock in 1940, Carter Stanley of the Stanley Brothers in 1925, Martha Raye in 1916, Idrees Sulieman in 1923, and Malachi Favors in 1937. Lost to us on this date were Lil Hardin Armstrong in 1971, Ben Branch in 1987, Bob Graf in 1981, Big Dee Irwin in 1995, Bob Scholl of the Mello-Kings in 1975, and Hop Wilson in 1975.

saturn

08-28-2007, 08:33 AM

In 1964, after playing a show at Forest Hills Tennis Stadium, New York The Beatles met with Bob Dylan for the first time. It was today in The Delmorico Hotel in New York that Dylan introduced the fab four to marijuana.

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In 1993, Billy Joel started a three-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with 'River Of Dreams.'

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Happy Birthday to Shania Twain, age 42 and LeeAnn Rimes, age 25.

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Staxsun

08-28-2007, 12:10 PM

On this date in 1960, Barry White leaves prison after serving three months for stealing 300 car tires. In 1994, James Brown hits a bicyclist with his car in Augusta Georgia and is ticketed for reckless driving. In 1998, the Frankie Lymon biographical film "Why Do Fools Fall In Love" opens. In 2004, Lou Rawls receives an honorary doctorate from Wilberforce University in Ohio to recognize his work on behalf of the United Negro College Fund. In 1988, Charlie Daniels' motor home catches fire while he's driving on California's Ventura Highway (he escapes). In 1969, Paul McCartney's first child, daughter Mary, is born. In 1961, the Marvelettes' "Please Mr. Postman" is released. Happy Birthday to David Soul, 64, Joseph Shabalala, 66, Wayne Osmond, 56, Daniel Seraphine of Chicago, 59, Kim Appleby of Mel & Kim, 46, Ann Lantree of the Honeycombs, 64, John Perkins of the Crew-Cuts, 76, and Clem Cattini of the Tornadoes, 68. Also born on this date were Martin Lamble of Fairport Convention in 1949, Phil Seaman of Ginger Baker's Air Force in 1926, James Wheeler in 1937, George F. Clarke in 1911, Howard "Duke" Anderson in 1917, Kenny Drew in 1928, and Michael-Gregory Jackson in 1953. Lost to us on this date were Ronnie Self in 1981, and Bernie Baum in 1993.

saturn

08-29-2007, 07:45 AM

"War" by Edwin Starr graced the top of the pop charts on this day in 1970.

War! huh-yeah
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing
Say it again y'all

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Charlie "Yardbird" Parker was born on this day in 1920.Arguably the greatest saxophonists of all time. Charlie, Dizzy Gillespie and Miles Davis defined Be-bop jazz. Charlie died at the age of 34 on March 12, 1955.

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Michael Jackson is 49 years old today.

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Staxsun

08-29-2007, 12:07 PM

On this date in 1977, three men are arrested in Memphis for attempting to steal the body of Elvis Presley from its cemetery mausoleum (which is why he's now buried at Graceland). In 1969, the last full Beatles concert is held, in San Francisco's Candlestick Park (this date doesn't seem right, I think it's 1966). In 1995, the IRS places a $600,000 lien on Aretha Franklin's home in a tax dispute. In 1966, Paul Anka hosts and Lesley Gore, the Cyrkle, and Peter & Gordon appear on the last "Hullabaloo" show. In 1958, George Harrison joins John Lennon and Paul McCartney in their group, the Quarrymen. In 1895, the real Eleanor Rigby is born in Liverpool. In 1966, the Youngbloods record "Get Together". Happy Birthday to Me'shell Ndegeocello,38, Kyle Cook of Matchbox Twenty, 32, Jerry Fehily of Hothouse Flowers, 44, Dick Halligan of Blood, Sweat & Tears, 64, Elizabeth Fraser of the Cocteau Twins, 49, Rick Downey of Blue Oyster Cult, 54, Chris Copping of Procol Harum, 62, David Desrosiers of Simple Plan, 27, and Alex Griffin of Ned's Atomic Dustbin, 36. Also born on this date were Jack Teagarden in 1905, Sterling Morrison of Velvet Underground in 1942, Dinah Washington in 1924, Marion Williams in 1927, Gene Allison in 1934, Jimmie Bell in 1910, Lawrence Brown in 1893, Bennie Maupin in 1940, and Albertina Walker in 1930. Lost to us on this date were Charlie Feathers in 1998, Jimmy Reed in 1976, Lee Marvin in 1987, Stump Evans in 1928, Horace Henderson in 1988, Oett M. "Sax" Mallard in 1986, and Waxie Maxie Silverman in 1989.

Staxsun

08-30-2007, 12:55 PM

On this date in 1973, the Doors officially disband, two years after Jim Morrison's death. In 1969, the three day Texas Pop Festival took place featuring Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin, Sam & Dave, Santana, Johnny Winter, Grand Funk Railroad, Delaney & Bonnie, Nazz, Spirit, B. B. King, Canned Heat and Chicago with over 120,000 in attendance. At the same time the second Isle of Wight Festival took place. In 1975, Paul Kossoff, guitarist with Free 'died' for 35 minutes in a hospital after a drug episode. In 1988, Bruce Springsteen's wife Julianne filed for divorce after newspapers published photos of Springsteen and backing singer Patti Scialfa together. In 1989, Izzy Stradlin from Guns N' Roses was arrested for making a public disturbance on a U.S. air flight. Stradlin had urinated on the floor, verbally abused a stewardess and smoked in the non-smoking section of the aircraft. In 1997, members of the Wu-Tang Clan were arrested after the alleged assault on a record promotions manager after a show in Chicago. In 1989, Billy Joel fired his manager and former brother-in-law, Frank Weber, and later sued him for $90 million. In 1995, Carly Simon and James Taylor reunite onstage at a charity concert in Massachusetts. In 1990, Paul Anka is naturalized as a U.S. citizen in Las Vegas (as his car is towed away by the police). In 1988, Brenda Lee sues MCA Records for $20 million in unpaid royalties. In 1963, the final weekday episode of "American Bandstand" airs on ABC-TV (it becomes a Saturday show). In 1993, "The Late Show" with David Letterman premieres on CBS-TV with Billy Joel as his first musical guest. Happy Birthday to Paul Oakenfold, 44, Gerald Albright, 50, Micky Moody of Whitesnake, 57, Kassidy Osborn of SheDaisy, 31, Johnny Mann, 77, John McNally of the Searchers, 66, Ronald Beitle of Wild Cherry, 53, and Charles Colbert of the American Breed, 63. Also born on this date werw John Phillips of the Mamas & the Papas in 1935, Placide Adams in 1929, Junior Blackman in 1935, Jewell Hazel Brown in 1937, Luther "Snake" Johnson in 1934, Olive Brown in 1913, Willie Bryant in 1908, Kenny Dorham in 1924, Granny Littricebey in 1913, Mercy Dee Walton in 1915, and Huey Long in 1893. Lost to us on this date were Sam Phillips in 2003, Papa Dee Allen of War in 1988, James Black in 1988, Natty Dominque in 1982, Joe "Philly" Jones in 1985, and Laura Washington in 1990.

saturn

08-31-2007, 08:59 AM

In 1985, "Brothers In Arms" by Dire Straits started a nine-week run at No.1 on the US album charts. The album also topped the charts in 25 other countries and went on to sell over 20 million worldwide.

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The Ronettes first entered the U.S. singles chart with 1963’s, “Be My Baby.”

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Happy Birthday to Van Morrison and Itzhak Perlman who are both 62 today

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Staxsun

08-31-2007, 12:32 PM

On this date in 1976, George Harrison is found guilty of "subconscious plagiarism" of "He's So Fine" in writing "My Sweet Lord". In 1974, the final "Partridge Family" episode airs. In 1980, Karen Carpenter marries a California real estate developer. In 2004 a UK medical magazine issued a warning to music fans saying that listening to loud music in the car can give you a collapsed lung. In 2002, NASA announced that Lance Bass of NSYNC was to become the first celebrity astronaut. The cost of his ride on a Soyuz module was $23.8 million, and he would have been the youngest person ever in orbit at age 23. He never paid up, so he was left behind. In 1989, the Rolling Stones kicked off the Budweiser-sponsored 61-date North American "Steel Wheels" tour at the Veteran's Stadium in Philadelphia. In 1974, Rolling Stone Keith Richards was quoted as saying "I gave up drugs when the doctor told me I had six months to live." Also in 1974, Traffic made their last live performance at the UK Reading Festival. Happy Birthday to Jerry Allison of the Crickets, 68, Tony DeFranco, 47, Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze, 50, Wilton Felder of the Crusaders, 67, Joanna Connor, 45, Debbie Gibson, 37, Rudolf Schenker of the Scorpions, 59, Anthony Thistlewaite of the Waterboys, 52, Gina Schock of the Go-Go's, 50, Jeff Russo of Tonic, 38, Gerard Love of Teenage Fanclub, 40, and Roger Dean, 59. Also born on this date were Charlie Brent of Trick Bag in 1948, Bobby Parker in 1937, May Alix in 1902, Dirty Red in 1907, John "Spider" Koerner in 1938, Dan Pickett in 1907, Todd Rhodes in 1900, and Edgar Sampson in 1907. Lost to us on this date were Carl Wayne of the Move in 2004, "Brownsville" Son Bonds in 1947, Maurice Hulbert in 1984, and Jerry Thomas in 1990.

saturn

09-01-2007, 09:41 AM

"Sheila" by Tommy Roe hit #1 on Billboard's pop charts on this day in 1962.

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In 2005, blues veteran R.L. Burnside, who experienced a late career renaissance after being rediscovered by Fat Possum Records in the 1990s, died in a Memphis hospital. He was 78.

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Birthdays: Barry Gibb, age 61, and Gloria Estefan, age 50.

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Staxsun

09-04-2007, 12:22 PM

On this date in 1964, the Animals make their U.S. concert debut at New York's Paramount Theatre. In 1957, Jerry Lee Lewis files for divorce from his second wife. In 1952, at a birthday party for her cousin "Bubba" (who is 65 today), Gladys Knight & the Pips form. In 1959, WCBS radio in New York bans Bobby Darin's "Mack the Knife" due to several local stabbings. In 1965, while the Who shop for a guard dog, their van and about $10,000 worth of equipment is stolen. In 1969, the Youngbloods walk out on a "Tonight Show" appearance because of poor sound quality. In 1958, Jerry Butler & the Impressions make their national TV debut on "American Bandstand". In 1972, John Lennon and Yoko Ono appear on Jerry Lewis' muscular dystrophy telethon. Happy Birthday to Beyonce Knowles, 26, Gene Parsons, 63, Martin Chambers of the Pretenders, 55, Sonny Charles, 67, Richard Wingo of Jagged Edge, 32, Nasty Suicide of Hanoi Rocks, 44, Dan Miller of O-Town, 27, Ronald LaPread of the Commodores, 57, and Kim Thayil of Soundgarden, 47. Also born on this date were Meade "Lux" Lewis in 1905, Sam Lanin in 1891, Dan Del Santo in 1951, John Cephas in 1930, Archie Edwards in 1918, Danny Gatton in 1945, Al Norris in 1908, and U.P. Wilson in 1935. Lost to us on this date were Mike Gibbins of Badfinger in 2005, Edna Gallmon "Madame" Cooke in 1967, Bessie Jones in 1984, Louis Myers in 1994, Leo Salley in 1987, and Billy Williams in 1992.

Staxsun

09-05-2007, 12:30 PM

On this date in 1987, American Bandstand leaves ABC-TV. In 1990, B.B. King receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 1976, Dean Martin reunites with Jerry Lewis on Jerry's Muscular Dystrophy telethon, ending a 20-year separation. On this date in 1958, the Country Music Association is chartered. On this date in 1962, Patsy Cline records "Leavin' on Your Mind". Happy Birthday to Buddy Miles, 61, Al Stewart, 62, Loudon Wainwright III, 61, John Stewart, 68, Dweezil Zappa, 38, Charles "Bobo" Shaw, 60, Jamie Oldaker of the Tractors, 56, Dean Ford of Marmalade, 61, Terry Ellis of En Vogue, 41, Brad Wilk of Rage Against the Machine, 39, and Nick Ayoub, 81. Also born on this date were Freddie Mercury of Queen in 1946, Sunnyland Slim in 1907, "Zuzu" Bollin in 1922, Willie Woods in 1936, Richie Powell in 1931, Cornelius Boyson in 1936, Earl Brown in 1931, Dave Clempson of Humble Pie in 1949, Walter Ford of the Rays in 1931, Joe Frazier of the Impalas in 1943, Robbie Laws in 1953, and Jimmy Springs of the 5 Red Caps in 1911. Lost to us on this date were Katie Webster in 1993, Charley Charles of Ian Dury & the Blockheads in 1990, Joe Negroni of Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers in 1978, George Barnes in 1977, Lawrence Brown in 1988, "Pigmeat" Jarrett in 1995, Al Killian in 1950, and Josh White in 1969.

saturn

09-06-2007, 08:54 AM

[Thanks to Stax for keeping the thread alive -- I have been really busy with start of school year.]

Fleetwood Mac’s live album, The Dance, hit number 1 in 1997.

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Glenn Campbell secured the #1 spot on the pop charts with "Rhinestone Cowboy" on this day in 1975.

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Charles "Buddy" Bolden was born on this day in 1877.He was a cornetist who is said to have been the most influential of early jazz musicians. We can only assume the stories of the real players are true, because Bolden was never recorded. He was committed to a state assylum in 1907 for smashing a jug over his mother-in-law's head. This occurred before jazz was recorded. Bolden died in the same assylum in 1931.

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Birthdays:

Roger Waters is 63.

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Staxsun

09-06-2007, 12:10 PM

On this date in 1997, Elton John sings at the funeral of England's Princess Diana. In 1974, George Harrison launches his Dark Horse record label. In 1966, the "Time Tunnel" starring James Darren premieres on ABC. In 1968, Eric Clapton records the guitar solo for the Beatles' "While My Guitar Gently Weeps". In 1957, the first flexi-disc record was produced and used in a promotion for a Nestle chocolate bar. In 1963, Cilla White signed a management contract with Brian Epstein and changed her last name to Black due to a misprint in a music paper. In 1969, James Brown announced he would retire from live performances in July of the following year, saying "I'm tired, man." In 1970, Jimi Hendrix made his final live appearance when he appeared at the Isle of Fehmarn in Germany. In 1988, 2,000 items of Elton John's personal memorabilia including his boa feathers, 'Pinball Wizard' boots , and hundreds of pairs of spectacles were auctioned at Sotheby's in London. In 2001, Earth Wind and Fire announced that Viagra would sponsor their forthcoming 30th anniversary tour. In 2006, Victor Willis, who performed as the policeman in the Village People was given three years probation for drug offences. Happy Birthday to Macy Gray 37, Claydes Smith of Kool & the Gang, 59, Ce Ce Peniston, 38, Mark Chesnutt, 44, Joe Smyth of Sawyer Brown, 50, Nina Persson of the Cardigans, 33, Buddy Miller, 55, Delores O'Riordan of the Cranberries, 36, Foxy Brown, 28, Claire Martin, 40, David Allan Coe, 68, Stella Barker of the Belle Stars, 53, Mel McDaniel, 65, Marc Anthony, 38, Dave Bargeron of Blood Sweat & Tears, 65, Banner Thomas of Molly Hatchet, 53, Perry Bamonte of the Cure, 47, William DuVall of Alice in Chains, 40, Jackie Trent, 67, Kathy Wolfgramm of the Jets, 36,and Pal Waaktaam of A-Ha, 46. Also born on this date were Jimmy Reed in 1925, Sylvester James in 1946, Fred Below in 1926, Lester "Pick" Delmore in 1953, Edith Wilson in 1896, Andrew White in 1942, Bill Warren in 1930, Jay Owens in 1947, Paul Orta in 1957, John Malachi in 1919, Vernard Johnson in 1948, Johnny Letman in 1917, Little Hudson in 1919, and John Charles Thomas in 1891. Lost to us on this date were Tom Fogerty in 1990, Nicky Hopkins in 1994, Tom Wilson in 1978, Big Ike Darby in 1988, Little Brother Montgomery in 1985, Pop Williams in 1989, and Ernest Tubb in 1984.

Staxsun

09-07-2007, 12:45 PM

On this date in 1975, the Guess Who perform their final concert. In 1986, Mike Nesmith joins the other three Monkees onstage during their reunion tour concert in Los Angeles. In 1966, filming begins on the Roy Orbison/Sam the Sham movie "The Fastest Guitar Alive". In 1985, Ringo Starr becomes the first Beatles grandfather when his son Zak's child is born. In 1988, Barry Sadler is shot while riding in a Guatemala city taxi. Happy Birthday to Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders, 56, Sonny Rollins, 77, Gloria Gaynor, 58, Ronnie Dove, 72, Al Caiola, 87, LeRoi Moore of the Dave Matthews Band, 46, Graeme Bell, 93, Benmont Tench of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, 53, Arthur Ferrante of Ferrante & Teicher, 85, Alfa Anderson of Chic, 61, Margot Chapman, 50, and Michael Feinstein, 51. Also born on this date were Buddy Holly in 1936, Little Milton in 1934, Albert C. Ammons in 1907, Amede Breaux in 1900, Sara Dean in 1912, Joe Newman in 1922, Boyd Martin in 1952, Lattimore in 1939, and Boots Douglas in 1908. Lost to us on this date were Keith Moon in 1978, Rex Stewart in 1967, Syd Valentine in 1993, Blind Arvella Gray in 1980, Lefty Dizz in 1993, and Floyd Casey in 1967.

saturn

09-07-2007, 03:49 PM

Warren Zevon died in 2003 of lung cancer. [And I miss him]

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"If I Had A Hammer" by Trini Lopez reached #3 on the pop charts on this day in 1963.

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In 1974, New Orleans, Louisiana native sons, The Meters, entered the Billboard R&B charts on this day with the classic number called 'Hey Pocky A-Way'.

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rosetree

09-07-2007, 06:40 PM

For Saturn:
Warren Zevon's last performance on Letterman...
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saturn

09-08-2007, 09:34 AM

"Blaze Of Glory" by Jon Bon Jovi, reached the #1 spot on the Billboard charts on this day in 1990. The whole song is about Billy the Kid and was featured in Young Guns II.

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Jimmie Rodgers, singer, songwriter, and the first country music star, was born on this day in 1897. He sold over 12 million records and was the first person to be elected into the Country Music Hall Of Fame.

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Happy Birthday to Pink (Alicia Moore), age 28, and to Aimee Mann, age 47.

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saturn

09-09-2007, 09:24 AM

Elvis appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show for the first time in 1956 as over 54 million people watched. Elvis performed “Don’t Be Cruel,” “Love Me Tender,” “Ready Teddy” and “Hound Dog.”

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In 1978, a Taste Of Honey peaked at #1 on the Billboard pop charts on this day with their hit "Boogie Oogie Oogie".

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Birthdays -- Dave Stewart, 55, and Michael Bublé, age 32.

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saturn

09-10-2007, 08:23 AM

"Sweet Child O' Mine" earned 'Guns N' Roses the #1 spot in the pop charts on this day in 1988.

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Louisiana Zydeco bandleader Beau Jocque died in 1999 of an apparent heart attack at his home in Kinder, La. He is 45.

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Birthday wishes to Jose Feliciano, who is 62, and Joe Perry, who is 57.

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Staxsun

09-10-2007, 12:35 PM

On this date in 1963, during a chance meeting between the Rolling Stones with Paul McCartney and John Lennon at a jazz club in London, the two Beatles played the Stones a partly finished song "I Wanna Be Your Man" which the Stones later record. In 1974, the New York Dolls split up after just two albums. In 1965, the Byrds begin recording "Turn! Turn! Turn!". In 1964, Rod Stewart recorded his first single, a version of Willie Dixon's "Good Morning Little Schoolgirl". Future Led Zeppelin bass player John Paul Jones played on the session. Happy Birthday to Rosie Flores, 51, Roy Ayers, Jr., 67, Danny Hutton of Three Dog Night, 65, Big Daddy Kane, 39, Sanjaya Malakar, 18 (I know you girls are happy), Tommy Overstreet, 70, Yma Sumac, 79, Joe Hunter, 49, Miles Zuniga of Fastball, 41, Luke Wills, 87, Carol Decker of T'Pau, 50, Don Powell of Slade, 57, Johnny "Fingers" Moylett of the Boomtown Rats, 51, Pat Mastelotto of Mr. Mister, 52, Siobhan Fahey of Bananarama and Shakespears Sister, 49, Barrie Barlow of Jethro Tull, 58, Johnny Hickman of Cracker, 51, David Lowery of Cracker, 47, Peter Tolson of Pretty Things, 57, and Robin Goodridge of Bush, 41. Also born on this date were Roy Brown in 1925, Tony Bazley in 1936, T. J. Fowler in 1910, Theodore Frye in 1899, Dorothy Maynor in 1910, Dorothy Simmons in 1910, Raymond Scott in 1908, Lou Handman in 1894, Cynthia Lennon in 1939, and Waldo Semon, who invented vinyl in 1926, born in 1898. Lost to us on this date were Ray Coleman in 1996, Pepper Adams in 1986, Herman Sherman in 1984, and Huey P. Long in 1935.

Staxsun

09-11-2007, 12:33 PM

On this date in 1977, David Bowie and Bing Crosby film Bing's last Christmas TV special, singing a medley of "Little Drummer Boy" and "Peace On Earth". In 2006 a study from the University of Leicester found that more than a quarter of classical music fans had tried cannabis. Researchers were trying to find out what people's tastes in music revealed about their lifestyles. The study also found that blues fans were most likely to have received a driving penalty. Hip hop and dance music fans were more likely to have multiple sex partners and were among the biggest drug-takers surveyed. In 1964, a 16-year-old youth won a Mick Jagger impersonation contest in Greenwich England. The winner turned out to be Mick's younger brother, Chris Jagger. In 1967, the Beatles begin filming "Magical Mystery Tour". Also in 1967, Frank Sinatra is denied credit at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas and breaks two teeth in the resulting fight. In 1960, Tommy Sands marries Nancy Sinatra (they divorce five years later). In 1996, Noel Gallagher walked out on the rest of Oasis after a fight with his brother Liam in a hotel in Charlotte North Carolina and flew back to London the next day. In 1971, the "Jackson 5" Saturday morning cartoon show debuts on ABC-TV. In 1968, bass player, Larry Graham, of Sly and the Family Stone is busted for marijuana possession as the band arrived in London. In 1962, the Beatles record "Love Me Do" and "P.S. I Love You". In 1958, LaVern Baker records "I Cried a Tear". Also in 1958, Lloyd Price records the original, uncensored version of "Stagger Lee". Happy Birthday to Harry Connick, Jr., 40, Mickey Hart, 57, Ludacris, 30, Leo Kottke, 62, Victor Wooten, 43, Tommy Shaw of Styx, 54, Dennis Tufano of the Buckinghams, 62, Jonny Buckland of Coldplay, 30, Richard Ashcroft of the Verve, 36, Richard Jaeger, 60, Bernie Dwyer of Freddie & the Dreamers, 67, Lola Falana, 65, Moby, 42, Jon Moss of Culture Club, 50, Mick Talbot of the Style Council, 49, Phil May of Pretty Things, 63, Kay Hanley of Letters to Cleo, 39, Gidget Gein of Marilyn Manson, 38, John Martyn, 59, Elephant Man, 31, and Ian Hamer, 75. Also born on this date were Governor Jimmie Davis in 1902, Barbecue Bob in 1902, Sidney Desvigne in 1893, Oliver Jones in 1934, Charles Patrick of the Monotones in 1938, Willie D. Warren in 1924, Jazz Gillum in 1904, and Bobby Fields in 1928. Lost to us on this date were Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown in 2005, Peter Tosh in 1987, Lorne Greene in 1987, Curtis Jones in 1971, Joe Jordan in 1971, Casey Smith in 1950, and Leon Payne in 1969

saturn

09-12-2007, 08:40 AM

The Monkees' television show premieres on NBC-TV in 1966.
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A sold-out crowd of 23,000 people listen to Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews Band, Deana Carter, and Neil Young perform at Farm Aid '99.
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Johnny Cash died on this day in 2003 of heart failure stemming from complications from diabetes. He was 71.

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Celebrating a birthday today -- Marie Muldaur, age 64

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ohio

09-12-2007, 09:11 AM

The Monkees' television show premieres on NBC-TV in 1966.
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In 1968, Jimi Hendrix played Cincinnati the first and only time. He was the opening act for The Monkeys....
Being 9, I did not attend :D

Staxsun

09-12-2007, 12:06 PM

On this date in 1948, Elvis Presley's family moves from Tupelo to Memphis. In 1966, debuting on the same night as the Monkees was "The Roger Miller Show". In 1980, ABC-TV's "20/20" program airs a report questioning the official cause of Elvis Presley's death. In 1977, the B.T. Express perform for President Jimmy Carter at the White House. In 1986, Justin Hayward of the Moody Blues is hospitalized with exhaustion in Los Angeles. In 1990, Stevie Nicks and Christine McVie announced they were leaving Fleetwood Mac at the end of the current tour. In 2006, Marianne Faithfull announces she has breast cancer (7 weeks later she says she has recovered fully). In 1977, Paul McCartney's son James is born. In 2003, Mike Smith of the Dave Clark Five is paralyzed in a fall on his estate in Spain. In 2001, the Band's Garth Hudson files for bankruptcy for the third time. Happy Birthday to Ben Folds, 41, Neil Peart of Rush, 55, George Jones, 76, Bizzy Bone of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, 31, Tony Bellamy of Redbone, 67, Gloria Jones, 69, Larry LaLonde of Primus, 39, Colin Young of the Foundations, 63, Barry Andrews of XTC, 51, Brian Robertson of Thin Lizzy, 51, Gerry Beckley of America, 55, John Norwood Fisher of Fishbone, 42, Kenny Dino, 68, Jennifer Hudson, 26, and Ruben Studdard, 29. Also born on this date were Barry White in 1944, Billy Daniels in 1915, Maurice Chevalier in 1888, Ella Mae Morse in 1924, Gus Cannon in 1885, William "Cat" Anderson in 1916, and Texas Alexander in 1900. Lost to us on this date were Frank Stokes in 1955, Stig Anderson in 1997, "Buddy" Barnes in 1992, Kenny Buttrey in 2004, Harry Thacker Burleigh in 1949, Abbey "Chinee" Foster in 1962, Jimmie Nabbie in 1992, and Major Bill Smith in 1994.

saturn

09-13-2007, 09:17 AM

In 1996, Rapper Tupac Shakur died in intensive care. The Death Row Records star had been shot four times in a gangster-style drive-by shooting in Las Vegas six days earlier.

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No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit in 1962 was "Sherry'' by The Four Seasons.

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Happy Birthday to David Clayton-Thomas, age 66, and Fiona Apple, age 30.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-1/86486/DZGHQ-WindsorBluesfest-DavidClaytonThomas2.jpg http://www.facade.com/celebrity/photo/Fiona_Apple.jpg

[My picture of DCT from Windsor Bluesfest 2006]

saturn

09-15-2007, 09:39 AM

Bob Dylan released Slow Train Coming, an album of religious songs, in 1979. It included the Grammy Award winning single, “Gotta Serve Somebody.”

http://static.rateyourmusic.com/album_images/4564.jpg

No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit in 1969 was "Sugar, Sugar,'' by The Archies. Billboard ranked the song as the No. 1 single of the year.

http://www.musiq.pl/images/30/The_Archies_Sugar_Sugar__The_Best_of_the_Archies.j pg

Johnny Ramone died of prostate cancer in 2004 at the age of 55. Johnny Ramone was born John Cummings in New York City on Oct. 8 1951.

http://www.filmcement.org/rummage/images/Johnny.jpg

Zak Starkey is 42 today.

http://www.drumsoloartist.com/Site/Drummers/images/ZakStarkey.jpg

saturn

09-16-2007, 11:39 AM

The pop music show "Shindig'' premiered on ABC-TV in 1964. The Everly Brothers performed "Gone Gone Gone".

http://www.bobbyvee.net/images/shindig.jpg

In 1985, the No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit was "Money for Nothing,'' by Dire Straits.

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In 2003, actor/songwriter Sheb Wooley died in Nashville of leukemia, at the age of 82. His biggest radio hit was "Flying Purple People Eater," which spent six weeks atop the Hot 100 in 1958.

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/317ciaADkCL._AA216_.jpg

Happy 82nd birthday today to B.B.King -- still going strong!

http://www.allmedianews.com/images/sm_capt.81834b9e8f8f4f2499e1d9e9f9e4116d.king_tour _bb_speaks_msrs103.jpg

saturn

09-17-2007, 08:35 AM

The Doors were banned from The Ed Sullivan Show in 1967 after Jim Morrison broke his agreement with the show’s producers. Morrison said before the performance that he wouldn’t sing the words, “Girl, we couldn’t get much higher,” but did anyway.

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No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit of 1974: "Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe,'' by Barry White.

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Hank Williams, Sr., was born on this day in 1923.He was one of the greatest country musicians in the history of music. He died at just 29 years of age on January 1, 1953.

http://www.nndb.com/people/876/000062690/hankwilliams-sized.jpg

saturn

09-18-2007, 08:55 AM

In 2006, 73 year old country singer Willie Nelson and four members from his band were charged with drug possession after marijuana and magic mushrooms were found by police on his tour bus. Police had stopped the tour bus near Lafayette, Louisiana.

http://image.com.com/mp3/images/genie_images/story/2006/s/speakeasy_willie.jpg

Jimi Hendrix was found dead from barbiturate overdose on this day in 1970.

http://www.bigmagic.com/pages/blackj/jimi.jpg

In 1968, the #1 Billboard Pop Hit was "Harper Valley P.T.A.,'' Jeannie C. Riley.

http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/0/0b/HarperValleyPTA.jpg

Happy Birthday to Frankie Avalon, who is 68.

http://blue.utb.edu/collegian/2006/fall%202006/10/23/photos/avalon.jpg

saturn

09-19-2007, 08:14 AM

Simon and Garfunkel reunited for a 1981 concert in New York’s Central Park on September 19th, eleven years after splitting up. The concert was recorded and released shortly after as The Concert in Central Park. It easily made the top 10 on the albums chart.

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Chubby Checker's "The Twist" peaked at #1 in the pop charts on this day in 1960.

http://www.dianerenay.com/images/DR_w-chubby_c.jpg

Birthdays: Bill Medley and Sylvia Tyson are both 67 today.

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saturn

09-20-2007, 09:45 AM

In 1973, Jim Croce died in a plane crash in Natchitoches, La. He'd just completed recording his third album, `"I Got a Name,'' a week before.

http://www.rockphiles.com/all_images/Act_Images/JimCroce/jim_croce240.jpg

In 1975, "Fame" gave David Bowie his first No.1 in the US, the song was co-written with John Lennon.

http://www.sisterray.co.uk/images/David-Bowie-Fame-90-57187.jpg

Birthdays:

Eddie Bo, age 77

http://www.nojazzfest.com/gallery/2004/4_25/1_Eddie-Bo-694U8315.jpg

Matthew and Gunner Nelson, age 40

http://www.lt24online.com.ar/2004news/graficos/nelson.jpg

Belle

09-20-2007, 10:39 AM

I hope this works

http://www.eddiebo.com/real/wctp-6.ram

Eddie Bo making me move. My oldest sister really loved this guy.

saturn

09-21-2007, 09:09 AM

In 1984, a unique concert mix occurred when jazzman, Herbie Hancock and reggae's hero's, Steel Pulse played the Saenger theater in New Orleans on this day.

http://www.womeninphotography.org/archive06-Apr01/gallery/f2/Images/Herbie-Hancock.jpg http://s.yottamusic.com/i/asJL.2E8p

No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit of 1972: "Baby Don't Get Hooked on Me,'' by Mac Davis.

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Happy Birthday to Leonard Cohen, who is 73. [and still fabulous]

http://images.theglobeandmail.com/archives/RTGAM/images/20060204/wleonard024/cohen.jpg

saturn

09-22-2007, 09:35 AM

In 2005, Jimmy Page was made an honorary citizen of Brazilian city Rio de Janeiro for his work helping its street children. The Led Zeppelin guitarist had opened Casa Jimmy (Jimmy's House) in 1998 which had so far supported more than 300 children.

http://www.taskbrasil.org.uk/pix/content/jimmy.jpg

In 2001, Isaac Stern, one of the last great violinists of his generation, a fiddler who saved Carnegie Hall from the wreckers and a mentor to generations of classical musicians who followed him, died of heart failure at a New York hospital at the age of 81.

http://www.sonyclassical.com/gfx/artists/stern.jpg

Happy Birthday to Joan Jett, age 47, and Mystikal (Michael Tyler), age 32

http://www.newsday.com/media/photo/2006-10/25918144.jpg http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y258/duddaman/1201_mystikal_a.jpg

saturn

09-23-2007, 08:53 AM

Master lip sync artists, Milli Vanilli reached the top of the Billboard charts on this day in 1989 with "Girl I'm Gonna Miss You".

http://blog.theavclub.tv/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/milli-vanilli.jpg

In 1980, David Bowie opens in the title role of "The Elephant Man'' on Broadway.

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Jazz saxophonist John Coltrane was born in 1926 The jazz legend was presented a posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1992 for being "probably the most persuasive spokesman for, and influential figure in, the jazz avant garde.''

http://s.yottamusic.com/i/aiy8.2iK5

Happy Birthday to the Boss, Bruce Springsteen, who is 58.

http://img.coxnewsweb.com/B/03/28/91/image_3391283.jpg

rosetree

09-24-2007, 04:24 PM

I'd rather this picture of Bruce....it's a lot closer to home! ;)
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q98/rosetreeglass/smallbruce.jpg

festbabe

09-24-2007, 05:51 PM

I'd rather this picture of Bruce....it's a lot closer to home! ;)
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q98/rosetreeglass/smallbruce.jpg

Oooh, RT, love it! Thanks!

djgriff

09-26-2007, 01:52 PM

Music History for September 26

1868 - Composer Henry Franklin Belknap Gilbert was born.

1892 - John Philip Sousa and his band played the "Liberty Bell March" in Plainfield, NJ.

1898 - George Gershwin was born in Brooklyn, NY. His works include "Swanee" and "Rhapsody in Blue."

1955 - Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher were married. In 1959 they were divorced.

1957 - The musical "West Side Story" opened at the Winter Garden Theatre.

1961 - Bob Dylan started as opening act for the Greenbriar Boys. He stayed two weeks.

1964 - The Kinks released the song "You Really Got Me."

1965 - The Beatles were decorated with the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth.

1968 - Brian Jones (Rolling Stones) was fined $150 for possession of marijuana.

1969 - "Abby Road" was released by the Beatles. It was their 13th album in the U.K. It was also their last album together as a group.

1969 - The Fillmore West opened in San Francisco, CA.

1970 - Tamla-Motown Records announced that the Jackson 5 had sold 10 million singles world wide in nine months.

1974 - "Walls and Bridges" was released by John Lennon. He would not release any more new material for almost 6 years.

1975 - "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" opened in theaters.

1979 - The Clash released their first U.S. single. It was their remake of Bobby Fuller Four's "I Fought The Law."

1984 - The Prince song "Purple Rain" was released.

1986 - Mick Jagger's "Running Out Of Luck" was released by CBS-Fox Video.

1988 - "Talk Is Cheap" was released by Keith Richards. It was his first solo album.

1991 - "It's Been A Long Time" was filmed by Southside Johnny at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ.

1997 - The initial 300,000-unit shipment of Elton John's "Candle In The Wind 1997" sold out in Japan on its first day of release.

1996 - Prince released "The Gold Experience."

1998 - Prince slipped and pulled a ligament while onstage in Atlantic City, NJ. The remainder of the U.S. tour was postponed.

1998 - MTV Russia debuted at midnight. The first video shown on the network was Mummy Troll's "Vladivostock 2000."

sophisticated sissy

09-26-2007, 02:37 PM

2o years ago today: "Touch Of Grey", by the Grateful Dead, reaches #9 on the singles chart, making it the biggest chart hit for the band. (1987)

sophisticated sissy

09-26-2007, 02:39 PM

32 years ago- "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" opens in theaters. (1975)

sophisticated sissy

09-26-2007, 02:41 PM

37 years ago- Free's "Fire & Water" hits the LP chart. The disc contains the hit "All Right Now."

sophisticated sissy

09-26-2007, 02:44 PM

43 years ago- Roy Orbison's "O Pretty Woman" hits #1 on the singles chart. (1964)

sophisticated sissy

09-26-2007, 02:47 PM

37 years ago- Tamla-Motown reveals that The Jackson 5 have sold 10 million singles worldwide in 9 months. "I Want You Back", "ABC", "The Love You Save". (1970)

sophisticated sissy

09-26-2007, 02:48 PM

51 Years ago- It's Elvis Presley Day in his hometown of Tupelo, Mississippi. (1956)

sophisticated sissy

09-26-2007, 02:51 PM

51 years ago- BLUEBERRY HILL, by Antoine "Fats" Domino enters the pop charts, where it reaches #4. (1956)

saturn

09-27-2007, 09:34 AM

No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit of 1963: "Blue Velvet,'' by Bobby Vinton.

http://static.rateyourmusic.com/album_images/417365.jpg
Celebrating a birthday:

Randy Bachman, age 64 and Meat Loaf (Marvin Lee Aday), age 60 and Avril Lavigne, age 23.

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saturn

09-30-2007, 09:17 AM

In 1993m George Harrison and David Crosby made guest appearances on the fifth season premiere of the Fox animated comedy series "The Simpsons.''

http://www.ecovoxrecords.com/noodlemuffin/curseofsimpsons/icons/GeorgeHarrison.jpg http://www.simpsonspark.com/images/whitepages/crosby_david.jpg

No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit of 1971: "Maggie May,'' Rod Stewart.

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Johnny Mathis is 72 years old today.

http://www.vanwezel.org/images/event/JOHNNYMATHIS1968387.jpg

saturn

10-01-2007, 09:14 AM

iN 1991, a white crystal-beaded glove worn by entertainer Michael Jackson is stolen from the Motown Museum in Detroit. Rapper M.C. Hammer offers a $50,000 reward for the return of the memento.

http://www.sfgate.com/blogs/images/sfgate/dailydish/2006/02/15/ga_dish_mj_glove200x140.jpg

No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit of 1965: "Hang on Sloopy,'' The McCoys.

http://www.rock.co.za/files/mccoys_image.jpg

Happy Birthday to Julie Andrews, who is 72 and to Youssou N'Dour who is 48.

http://www.altfg.com/Stars/actorsa/andrews-julie_2.jpg http://img.timeinc.net/time/time100/2007/images/youssou_ndour.jpg

Staxsun

10-01-2007, 12:20 PM

Hi there Saturn! How ya doin'?

saturn

10-02-2007, 10:41 AM

Really busy!!! :( And getting ready to go to Disneyworld this weekend! :D

saturn

10-02-2007, 10:48 AM

Cowboy singing icon Gene Autry died after a long illness in 1998. He was 91.

http://www.autrynationalcenter.org/images/gene_autry_2.jpg

"Jack & Diane" by John Cougar reached #1 on the billboard charts on this day in 1982.

http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/c/c3/200px-John_cougar-jack_diane_s.jpg

Happy Birthday to Sting, 56, and Don McLean, 62.

http://www.celebrityvalues.com/images/sting_300.jpg http://www.donmclean.com/Donmclean.gif

NYMAMA

10-04-2007, 02:42 PM

Wa happened> Nothing happened in music for the last 2 day?:( :confused:

Belle

10-08-2007, 02:32 PM

I sure miss the posting's here. Tried to keep it up months ago but sucked at it. Anywho ready for the return. :D

saturn

10-09-2007, 04:47 PM

No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit of 1984: "I Just Called to Say I Love You,'' by Stevie Wonder.

http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/b/b1/StevieWonderIJustCalledToSayILoveYou7InchFrenchSin gleCover.jpg

John Lennon was born in Liverpool, England in 1940. Lennon was shot to death by Mark David Chapman in New York City on Dec. 8, 1980.

http://www.facade.com/celebrity/photo/John_Lennon.jpg

Happy Birthday to Jackson Brown, 59, and John Entwistle, 63.

http://image.listen.com/img/356x237/4/3/5/0/650534_356x237.jpg

and John Entwistle, 63.

http://www.rhino.com/fun/henrydiltz/nov05/4Big_nov.jpg

Staxsun

10-09-2007, 05:23 PM

Welcome back!!!

NYMAMA

10-09-2007, 07:21 PM

I missed you guys!

saturn

10-10-2007, 09:26 AM

No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit in 1960: "Mr. Custer,'' Larry Verne. The novelty song is about a soldier's plea to Gen. George Custer that he doesn't want to fight at Little Big Horn.

http://www.rockcountryhall.com/06HOF/verne.jpg

Thelonius Monk was born on this day in 1917. He died in 1982.

http://artfiles.art.com/images/-/William-Gottlieb/Thelonious-Monk-Print-C10091206.jpeg

Birthdays: John Prine, 61, and David Lee Roth, 52
http://www.celestialmonochord.org/log/images/prinesquare.jpg http://www.johnrook.com/David%20Lee%20Roth%202.jpg

saturn

10-11-2007, 10:33 AM

Elvis Presley divorced Priscilla in 1973 after less than six and a half years of marriage and twelve years together. They met when she was 14 while Elvis was stationed in Germany. Daughter, Lisa Marie was 5½ years old at the time of the permanent break-up.

http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/6/60/200px-Elvispriscillalisa.jpg

No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit of 1976: "Disco Duck (Part 1),'' Rick Dees & His Cast of Idiots. A morning DJ at Memphis, Tenn., radio station WMPS, Dees was fired when he mentioned his novelty song on the air.

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Birthdays:

Mose Allison is 80 and Darryl Hall is 58

http://www.nndb.com/people/265/000068061/mose2-sized.jpg http://www.iwc.pair.com/hall_oates/images/daryl_ms2.jpg

sophisticated sissy

10-11-2007, 01:14 PM

42 years ago ~ The Beatles release the single, "Roll Over, Beethoven." (1965)

38 years ago ~ Bluesman Muddy Waters is seriously injured and three other persons were killed in a car crash near Chicago. (1969)

32 years ago ~ Saturday Night Live! is broadcast for the first time with George Carlin as guest host. Janis Ian and Billy Preston are the musical guests. (1975)

NYMAMA

10-11-2007, 02:13 PM

ohio

10-11-2007, 02:27 PM

No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit of 1965: "Hang on Sloopy,'' The McCoys.

http://www.rock.co.za/files/mccoys_image.jpg

The original members included Ricky Zehringer aka Rick Derringer and his brother Randy on drums.

Staxsun

10-11-2007, 04:46 PM

STax did ya change your name?;)

Nope, still the same. It's been good to have some other people contributing. I've had several issues lately which have made it difficult to contribute to this thread. The work computer dumped several posts just prior to hitting the submit button which was frustrating. Big brother came to look over my shoulder which severely limited my ability to do my research and posting at work. I also had a couple of health issues including a visit to the ER which are hopefully better. I'm hoping that I'll be able to start back soon. Yes, I could do it late in the day, but it really needs to be an AM event.

Staxsun

10-11-2007, 04:48 PM

The original members included Ricky Zehringer aka Rick Derringer and his brother Randy on drums.

Randy worked with Rick for a long time, but he never changed his name. It made introductions really strange.

saturn

10-12-2007, 08:24 AM

No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit of 1964: "Do Wah Diddy Diddy,'' by Manfred Mann. The song was written by Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich, who also wrote "Da Doo Ron Ron.''

http://static.rateyourmusic.com/album_images/114879.jpg

In 1997, John Denver was killed when his experimental plane crashed into Monterey Bay in Northern California. He was 53.

http://www.utterwonder.com/archives/genejohndenver.jpeg

Luciano Pavarotti was born on this day in 1935. He died in September of this year.

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2007/09/06/arts/pavaspan.jpg

Happy Birthday to Jane Siberry, now known as Issa, who is 52.

http://tickets.ramsheadonstage.com/uplimage/Issa.gif

NYMAMA

10-12-2007, 08:29 AM

Nope, still the same. It's been good to have some other people contributing. I've had several issues lately which have made it difficult to contribute to this thread. The work computer dumped several posts just prior to hitting the submit button which was frustrating. Big brother came to look over my shoulder which severely limited my ability to do my research and posting at work. I also had a couple of health issues including a visit to the ER which are hopefully better. I'm hoping that I'll be able to start back soon. Yes, I could do it late in the day, but it really needs to be an AM event.

Well take care of yourself guy I need a dancing partner ar the patry! Please take take care of yourself job&health .

sophisticated sissy

10-12-2007, 12:19 PM

72 years ago~ Sam Moore of Sam & Dave is born. (1935)

45 years ago ~ Little Richard headlines a concert at New Brighton Town, Liverpool. One opening act is The Beatles. The once peerles rocker and the soon-to-be peerles stars reportedly get along well.(1962)

36 years ago ~ Gene Vincent, who had a monster hit with "BE-BOP-a-LULA", dies of a bleeding ulcer. He is 36. Sadly, his family lacked funds for his service and the City of Los Angeles had to bury him. (1971)

29 years ago ~ Former Sex Pistol Sid Vicious' girlfriend, Nancy Spungen, is found dead in their room at the Chelsea Hotel. Vicious is charged with her murder. (1978)

25 years ago ~ The Clash open for THE WHO at Shea Stadium for the first of two NYC shows on what THE WHO calls their "Farewell Tour." (1982)

ohio

10-12-2007, 12:40 PM

25 years ago ~ The Clash open for THE WHO at Shea Stadium for the first of two NYC shows on what THE WHO calls their "Farewell Tour." (1982)

So after saying farewell, they toured in '89, '96, '97, '00, '02, '04, '06...........

Staxsun

10-12-2007, 12:42 PM

So after saying farewell, they toured in '89, '96, '97, '00, '02, '04, '06...........

HEY, Who are you to question them? Who are you? Who Who?

Belle

10-12-2007, 12:56 PM

Nope, still the same. It's been good to have some other people contributing. I've had several issues lately which have made it difficult to contribute to this thread. The work computer dumped several posts just prior to hitting the submit button which was frustrating. Big brother came to look over my shoulder which severely limited my ability to do my research and posting at work. I also had a couple of health issues including a visit to the ER which are hopefully better. I'm hoping that I'll be able to start back soon. Yes, I could do it late in the day, but it really needs to be an AM event.

I love you Staxson and hope all is well. This thread means alot to me. I agree the AM event is best BUT as one who is on here AM and PM:o anytime you can do it is OK with this chikka! Hugs baby